About the Program
What is it?
The GUST Startup Lab invites GUST students and alumni who are running a business or are in the process of launching a startup to apply for the Agentic AI: 5-Week Program.This hands-on five-week bootcamp is designed to help participants understand and apply Agentic AI to real business workflows. The program is organized in collaboration with the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity, Etlaq, and the U.S. Embassy.
What You Will Master
The program takes participants from understanding AI agents to building their own practical AI agents around a real business workflow.
Through guided exercises and hands-on projects, participants will learn how to give AI agents clear instructions, assign responsibilities, and coordinate tasks—moving beyond individual AI conversations toward agents that work together.
No coding experience is required.
How Does It Work?
The program combines:
- Main Sessions: Technical, hands-on sessions held three days a week for five weeks.
- Mentoring: Following the five-week program, selected participants will have the opportunity to take part in one-on-one mentoring sessions to prepare for Demo Day.
- Demo Day: Participants will pitch their AI-powered operational workflows to a judging panel. The date will be announced during the program.
Commitment
Participants must be available for the five-week program:
November 2 – December 2, 2026
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
GUST Campus - N1-057
Who Can Apply?
The program is open to GUST students and alumni who:
- Are currently running a business, or
- Are in the process of launching a startup.
Places are limited, and selection is competitive. Applications will be reviewed by the GUST Startup Lab (GSL), and successful candidates will be notified by email.
How to Join?
Interested candidates must complete the online application form through the Join Now button.
Program Timeline
| Nov 3 | Workshop 1: Ideation & Validation |
| Nov 5 | Workshop 2: Business Model Canvas |
| Nov 10 | Workshop 3: Minimum Viable Product |
| Nov 12 | Workshop 4: Financial Planning |
| Nov 17 | Workshop 5: Market Analysis |
| Nov 19 | Workshop 6: Marketing & Branding |
| Nov 24 | Workshop 7: Business Planning |
| Nov 26 | Workshop 8: Launching |
| Nov 3 | |
| Workshop 1: Ideation & Validation | |
| Nov 5 | |
| Workshop 2: Business Model Canvas | |
| Nov 10 | |
| Workshop 3: Minimum Viable Product | |
| Nov 12 | |
| Workshop 4: Financial Planning | |
| Nov 17 | |
| Workshop 5: Market Analysis | |
| Nov 19 | |
| Workshop 6: Marketing & Branding | |
| Nov 24 | |
| Workshop 7: Business Planning | |
| Nov 26 | |
| Workshop 8: Launching |
