A salute to the rebels, the rogues, and the adventurers.
Rogues · Algeria Branch · First Batch
Build a startup with Eskala.
4 weeks remote. Enter with an idea or without one, and graduate with a working MVP — ideally with a first paying customer.
- Pick a real problem.
- Build your first version.
- Sell to your first customer.
- Starts November 20, 2026
- Remote
- 40 seats
- 15,000 DZD
What is this program?
Rogues is a remote 4-week program for those who want to build a startup and don't know where to start. Each week has a mandatory meeting and practical tasks, plus sessions with founders, investors, and company operations experts.
In the end, you will have a working MVP, followed by two weeks to prepare your pitch deck. Organized by Eskala, and we take no equity in your project.
This is an intensive pre-accelerator bootcamp designed by Eskala Startup Studio, moving ambitious participants from the idea or pre-idea stage to a working MVP and startup, with a primary focus on digital and technical solutions.
Who is it for?
This is for you if:
- You want to build a startup even if you haven't found your idea yet.
- You can attend the weekly meeting and dedicate time to tasks.
- You accept experimenting and making mistakes.
Not for you if:
- You are looking for ready-made funding or a profit promise.
What will you do week by week?
Four weeks, each with a mandatory meeting and practical tasks. Then two weeks to prepare the pitch and presentation.
01ProblemWeek 1The Problem (Problem)Look for a real problem worth solving, and talk to those who suffer from it. If the problem is not real, change it now.Eskala Startup Studio 02BuildWeek 2Build (Build)Build the first working version of your product. Not perfect, but people can try it.Eskala Startup Studio 03LaunchWeek 3Launch (Launch)Present the product to the first users, gather feedback, and improve.Eskala Startup Studio 04SellWeek 4Sell (Sell)Focus on the first paying customer: contact potential customers, try sales methods, and measure results.Eskala Startup Studio
How does the week run?
- One mandatory meeting each week, lasting between two and four hours.
- A second session may be with a guest or an extra session, and is not mandatory.
- Dedicate about 10 hours per week to tasks: market research, direct contact with real people, building and experimenting. If you don't execute the tasks, you pay to watch, not to work.
From the previous batch
In 2025 we offered the first version of this program in Algeria, called Innovation Champion and in partnership with ReachSci. These are moments from that batch, and Rogues is a major development of it.
Read soon about two participants from the 2025 batch who made sales by week three, and how they did it.
Week 1 — Meetings 1 and 2
Introductory meetings, early planning, and defining the problem worth solving.
Week 2
Presentations and discussions about the progress of the first projects.
Week 3
Building the first working version (MVP) and testing it with early users.
Week 4
Final presentations and an international vibe-coding session.
What will you get out of it?
We tell you clearly what you get, and what we don't promise. This way you base your decision on truth.
What you get
A working MVP.
You graduate with a version people can try, not an idea on paper.
A real sales attempt.
You contact potential customers, try to sell, and learn from the result.
A ready pitch.
A pitch deck, a mock pitch, and a clear next step after the program.
Sessions with experts.
Founders, investors, and operations experts share their experience with you.
Honesty.
Clear feedback on what works and what doesn't in your project, even if you don't like it.
What we don't promise
We don't promise you will graduate with a profitable startup.
We don't promise funding, nor that anyone will invest in your project.
We don't promise sales. First sales are a goal we strive for, not a promise.
We don't promise your idea will succeed. Many ideas change or stop at this stage, and discovering that early and at a small cost is a good result.
We don't replace your effort. Your results depend on your time and commitment to the tasks.
Who designed the program?
Rogues was designed under the supervision of:
With the rest of the Eskala team.
Eskala founder and editor
Abderrahmane
Founded Eskala and the Rogues program, and works on turning it into a practical space for those starting from scratch.
Abderrahmane
We will soon announce the full team that contributed to building the program.
Disclaimer and terms
- The content is educational and for training purposes. We do not provide financial, legal, or investment consulting.
- Names of entities and references (such as Y Combinator) are mentioned only to indicate sources we draw inspiration from. Eskala is not affiliated with them nor claims their sponsorship or participation.
- Previous batch results and experiences we show do not guarantee similar results. Each participant's results vary.
- Guests and speakers or meeting dates may change for reasons beyond our control, and we will announce participants of any change in advance.
- The program is filmed for a documentary series. No participant or guest appears in the series without their consent.
- Fees (15,000 DZD) are paid after acceptance to confirm the seat. Refund policy is as announced in the 'Batch Details' section.
- We reserve the right to modify the schedule when necessary, with prior notice to participants.
We prefer earning your trust through honesty over earning your registration through a promise.
Fees and date
- Fees
- 15,000 DZD
- Payment method
- CCP or Baridimob or Paysera
- Refund
- Refund can be requested within two weeks
- Application deadline
- Before batch launch — November 20, 2026
- Info session
- Every Saturday and Tuesday — 18:00 Algeria time
- Time required
- 2–4 hours meetings + about 10 hours tasks per week
- Program
- Rogues — Algeria Branch, First Batch
- Organized by
- Eskala Startup Studio
- Starts on
- November 20, 2026
- Duration
- 4 weeks, followed by two weeks for pitch preparation
- Format
- Remote
- Seats
- 40
- Equity
- We take no equity in your project
Join for free
Program info session
A program info session to answer your questions before you start.
18:00 — Algeria time
Info sessions start Saturday, November 7 and end with the program launch.
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I need an idea?
- No. Enter with an idea or without one, and we help you reach it in the first week if you don't have an idea.
- How many hours per week do I need?
- The meeting is between two and four hours, and about 10 hours from you for tasks. If you don't execute the tasks, you pay to watch, not to work.
- Is there an info session?
- Yes, a free info session every Saturday and Tuesday at 18:00 Algeria time.
- How do I pay?
- After acceptance, via CCP or Baridimob or Paysera.
- Do I get a refund if I withdraw?
- A refund can be requested within two weeks.
- What is the application deadline?
- Before batch launch on November 20, 2026.
- Do you guarantee I will succeed?
- No. We don't guarantee any project's success or profit. We guarantee a serious experience and a strong start, and the result also depends on you.
- Is everyone who applies accepted?
- No. Only 40 seats, and applicants may exceed them, so we select after a call with you.
- What happens if I am on the waiting list?
- We contact you as soon as a seat is available.
- Do you take equity in my project?
- No, not yet.
- How many meetings per week?
- One mandatory meeting between two and four hours, and a second optional session with a guest or an extra session.
- What are the tasks?
- Market research and direct contact with real people and building and experimenting, which you execute between meetings.
- What will I get out of it?
- A working MVP, and first sales if possible, and a pitch deck with a mock pitch.
- What happens after the four weeks?
- You have two weeks to prepare your pitch deck and mock pitch, with an additional session on investment readiness and fundraising.
- What is the difference between Rogues and Innovation Champion?
- Innovation Champion is the version we offered in 2025 with ReachSci. Rogues is a major development of it.
- Is the program affiliated with Y Combinator or other entities?
- No. We draw inspiration from leading references such as Y Combinator, and Eskala is not affiliated with any of them.
- When will the film be shown?
- In 2027 on YouTube.
How to join?
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Fill out the application form.
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We call you to get to know you.
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If accepted, confirm your participation by paying the fees (15,000 DZD) via CCP or Baridimob or Paysera.
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Only 40 seats, and applicants may exceed them. If full, we place you on a waiting list and inform you as soon as a seat is available.
Behind the camera
We film the whole journey: meetings, experiments, failures, and successes.
Then we turn it into a 4-episode documentary series broadcast on YouTube in 2027. The episodes tell the stories of some participants, not all of them.
The promotional film is in production.
People love startup stories. They may think those who found them are entrepreneurs.
But in truth, those who build startups are the mad ones. Rebels and outcasts who love breaking rules.
Only the mad one has the courage to impose their ideas or strange vision on the world… or to fail while trying. But history tells us they succeed somehow.
And today, in celebration of them, we launch the Rogues program.