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$25,000 prize at the pitch competition

All exhibiting start-ups can enter the highly regarded Start-up City Pitch Competition, which is an additional opportunity to magnify your brand recognition plus you will stand a chance to win USD 25,000 worth of bespoke marketing package.

Included in the competition is also:

A pitch training with an expert to prep you for the competition
3 minutes to pitch your product, followed by 3 additional minutes of Q&A
Expert judging panel to pick their brain and learn from
Amplified visibility through our channels
Exclusive opportunities provided by our partners

Important dates

Apply to exhibit

Meet the 2021 winners

Start-up City pitch competition winner

$25,000 worth of bespoke marketing package

Draper-Aladdin prize winner

A cash investment ranging from $30,000 to $500,000

Dubai Startup Hub prize winner

A fast-track opportunity to be a part of Scale up Dubai, a program in place to support startups growth in the region and globally

Catalyst prize winner

Funding opportunity by Catalyst - A Masdar–BP Initiative

Meet our expert judging panel

We are pleased to introduce the industry experts who will judge the Start-up City Pitch Competition and will select the worthiest competitor as the winner of USD 25,000 worth of bespoke marketing package.