Startupbootcamp X Meta Llama Design Drive 2025 (Up to $100,000 in cash prizes)

Applications are now open for the Startupbootcamp X Meta Llama Design Drive 2025, a dynamic and hands-on accelerator program designed for startups across the MENA region. This initiative empowers selected teams to build and deploy Llama-powered AI agents that address real-world challenges in sectors such as healthcare, education, tourism, public services, and economic development. Startups will benefit from direct technical and strategic support from Meta, gaining access to cutting-edge tools, expert mentorship, and a collaborative ecosystem aimed at driving meaningful innovation and impact in the region.

The program format includes:

• 12-week virtual accelerator to design, build, and scale a real AI agent using Llama.
• Workshops with business and technical experts to support both product development and commercialization.
• Office hours with Meta engineers.
• Strategic and technical coaching for product and GTM.
• Mentorship sessions with industry experts.

Benefits of Startupbootcamp

• Up to $100,000 in cash prizes
• Get up to $25K in AWS credits
• Investor exposure and matchmaking
• Technical guidance from the Meta team to further fine tune and refine your product offering
• One-on-one mentorship and startup coaching with experts & trainers
• Pitch at Llama Community Summit the exclusive event hosted by Meta in Dubai

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Eligibility 

• Startups building AI-driven solutions using Llama or open to exploring Llama.
• Must be based in or serving markets within MENA.
• Solutions must demonstrate clear social or economic impact.

Evaluation Criteria

• Innovation & Technical Feasibility
• Market Potential
• Team Strength
• Social & Economic impact

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