Are you a student or researcher looking to turn a project into a tested venture through customer discovery and prototyping? Applications for the Spring 2026 UM6P Explorer cohort are now open.

    UM6P Explorer, in collaboration with MIT Sandbox, supports early-stage founders as they move from curiosity to clarity. The program focuses on testing ideas, understanding users, and building with intention, alongside peers who are navigating similar questions.

    Throughout the cohort, teams are supported by mentors worldwide from UM6P, MIT, and globally, grow within the startup community at Startgate, and seed funding of up to DH 250K, with no equity required, to support customer discovery, prototyping, and MVP. 

   Online Info Session 

• Date: February 10, 2026 – 6:00 PM (GMT+1)
• Join this session to learn how the program is structured, how to apply and what are the eligibility criteria.