Idea Validation Program 2026 – Zein AUB iPark
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Idea Validation Program 2026

Turn your Startup idea into a validated solution: through expert mentorship, rapid testing, and prototyping support.

10 week online program Final Pitch Day in Beirut For the AUB Community
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Start Date
February 2, 2026
Format
10-week online program
Finale
Final Pitch Day in Beirut
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About IVP

Why Join IVP 2026?

The IVP is a structured validation journey that helps you move from idea to evidence. You’ll test your assumptions with real users, confirm that the problem is worth solving, and validate that your solution is desirable and usable. By the end, you’ll have clearer direction, stronger messaging, and an actionable plan for what to build next and how to move forward

Eligibility

Who Can Join?

Built for the AUB Community

IVP 2026 is open to any AUBite or teams with at least one AUBite as a core team member including:

Undergraduate Students Graduate Students Alumni Staff Faculty Members

Ideal Participants

• Curious and committed problem solvers
• Teams willing to talk to users and iterate quickly
• Founders ready to put their ideas to the test not just build in isolation

Program Path

Your Entrepreneurial Journey

From idea validation to market growth

1

Idea Validation Program

2

IVP Pitch Day

3

Selection for Build & Accelerate

4

B&A Program

5

AUB President's Innovation Challenge

6

Go to Market & Growth

Sprint Details

Weekly Sprint Format

Sprint 1 – From Idea to Market: The Journey (Weeks 1-2) +
Understanding the entrepreneurial journey from concept to market entry.
Sprint 2 – Design Thinking and Market Research (Weeks 3-4) +
Applying design thinking principles and conducting comprehensive market research.
Sprint 3 – Lean Canvas and Business Literacy (Weeks 5-6) +
Building your business model with the Lean Canvas framework and developing business fundamentals.
Sprint 4 – Financial Literacy and Investment Readiness (Weeks 7-8) +
Understanding financials, metrics, and preparing for investor conversations.
Sprint 5 – Pitching (Weeks 9-10) +
Crafting and delivering compelling pitches that resonate with investors and stakeholders.

Ready to Validate Your Idea?

Spots are limited. Selection is based on problem clarity, team commitment, and potential impact.

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