Expand North Star, claimed to be the world’s largest gathering for startups, will see the launch of Launchpad Dubai, a new platform aimed at accelerating the growth and expansion of global tech companies in Dubai including start-ups, fast-growing startups and billionaire unicorns.
The initiative offers convenient access to visa applications, banking and judicial services, housing, talent, and other essential services required to set up a new company through a single convenient platform.
The four-day mega-event runs from 15 to 18 October. Expand North Star builds on the sell-out success of last year’s North Star Dubai, which led to the launch of around 150 startups in the UAE as a direct result of deals signed during the exhibition.
More than 1,800 startups from over 100 countries will participate, connecting the world’s most sought-after startups with innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, and the founders of global success stories. Over 1,000 investors with a combined total of over US$ 1 trillion under management are heading to Dubai, which is rapidly emerging as the heart of the world’s digital economy.
Expand North Star 2023’s extensive programme includes AI Monday, showcasing over 250 fast-scaling AI startups; India Central, the largest gathering of Indian startups ever assembled outside of the country; and Asia Fast 100 and Africa Fast 100, which bring together 100 leading startups from both continents for a packed schedule of conferences, networking, and dedicated pitch competitions.
The mega-event will also feature the Investor Forum, which brings together more than 250 representatives of local and international family offices, mutual funds, and investors.
In addition, Expand North Star will host the launch of Emaratipreneur Inc., a community-driven networking and development platform designed exclusively for Emirati entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors. The event will feature a first-of-its-kind kind exhibition area for talented young innovators and startups to exhibit on fully built, branded, and sponsored exhibition pods, together with the Emaratipreneur Majlis, where panel and group discussions will shed light on creating the next generation of startup superstars, unicorns, and globally renowned entrepreneurs from the UAE’s youth ecosystem.
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