AtharPlus EIR Initial Assessment
Comprehensive Startup Evaluation Form
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Basic Information
Startup Name
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Year Founded
Select Year
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014 or earlier
Previous Accelerator Programs
Y Combinator
Techstars
500 Startups
Plug and Play
Hub71 (Abu Dhabi)
Flat6Labs
Sheraa (Sharjah)
in5 (Dubai)
AREA 2071 (Dubai)
Dtec (Dubai)
Turn8 (Dubai)
StartAD (Abu Dhabi)
Misk Innovation
Wamda
The Catalyst (Masdar City)
Rakstart (Ras Al Khaimah)
Tamkeen
C3 (Qatar)
None
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Contact Information
Primary Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Position/Role
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Company Details
Brief Description
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Establishment Date
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Company Website
LinkedIn Profile
4
Founder Details
Founders Information
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Combined Founder Experience
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Executive Summary
Brief Summary
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B2B SaaS
Marketplace
Consumer App
FinTech
Concise description of what the startup does and its key value proposition
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Team Assessment
Total Full-Time Members
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1
2
3
5
10
20+
Part-Time Members
0
1
2
3
5+
Team Strengths
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Team Gaps/Needs
Advisors/Board Members
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Business Model Overview
Problem
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Solution
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Target Market
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Value Proposition
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Revenue Model
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Select Revenue Model
Subscription/SaaS
Transaction Fee
Marketplace/Commission
Licensing
Advertising
Freemium
Direct Sales
Hybrid Model
Other
Go-to-Market Strategy
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Product/Service Description
Product/Service Name
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Current Stage
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Select Stage
Idea/Concept
Prototype
MVP
Beta Testing
Launched
Growth Stage
Technology Overview
IP Status
Select IP Status
None
Patent Pending
Patent Filed
Patent Granted
Trademark
Trade Secret
Key Features
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Market Analysis
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM)
Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM)
Key Competitors
Competitive Advantages
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Impact Alignment & Goals
Mission Alignment/Impact Focus in Abu Dhabi
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Primary Impact Area(s)
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Sustainability
Healthcare
Education
FinTech
Smart City
Tourism
Logistics
Agriculture
Specific Impact Goals (Baseline)
Impact Measurement Plan (Initial)
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Initial SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Strong founding team
Unique technology
First mover advantage
Patents/IP
Early traction
Strategic partnerships
Weaknesses
Limited funding
Small team
No revenue yet
Limited market presence
Technical debt
Lack of sales expertise
Opportunities
Growing market
Government support
Partnership opportunities
International expansion
Favorable trends
Acquisition potential
Threats
Strong competition
Regulatory challenges
Market uncertainty
Technology changes
Economic downturn
Talent shortage
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Baseline Metrics
Users/Customers
Revenue (if any)
Funding Raised to Date
$0
$50K
$100K
$250K
$500K
$1M+
Monthly Burn Rate
$0
$10K
$25K
$50K
$100K+
Runway (months)
3
6
12
18
24+
Other Key Metrics
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Athar Baseline Assessment
Unique Value Proposition
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Describe what differentiates your offering from competitors
Innovation Level
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Select innovation level...
Incremental - Minor improvements to existing solutions
Substantial - Significant improvements or new features
Disruptive - Completely new approach or technology
Radical - Breakthrough innovation creating new markets
Scalability Potential
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Select scalability potential...
Local - Limited to specific geographic area
Regional - Can scale across multiple cities/regions
National - Scalable across the country
International - Global scaling potential
Market Readiness
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Select market readiness...
Concept - Idea stage, no prototype
Prototype - Working prototype, not market-ready
MVP - Minimum viable product in testing
Early Market - Initial customers/users
Growth - Expanding customer base
Team Capability Assessment
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Consider experience, skills, commitment, and track record
Financial Viability
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Social Impact Potential
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Support & Development Needs
Key Support Areas Needed
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Funding & Investment
Mentorship & Coaching
Technical Development
Marketing & Sales
Legal & Compliance
Partnership Development
Talent Acquisition
Operations & Scaling
Specific Mentorship Needs
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Training & Skill Development Needs
Partnership Interests
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Main Growth Challenges
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Critical Resource Needs
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