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Expand North Star returns from October 13-16, 2024, to the vibrant city of Dubai at Dubai Harbour. The 9th edition of this groundbreaking start-up show, based in Dubai, is set to bring together over 2,000 start-ups, with more than 400 hailing from Europe and the United Kingdom, making it a four-day exhibition to remember.
Hosted by Dubai Chambers and organized by Dubai World Trade Centre, Expand North Star is an integral part of GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech event. Participating start-ups will showcase their innovative solutions in various fields such as Agritech, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Tech, Fintech, Health Tech, HR Tech, Mobility, Creative Economy, Software as a Service, and more. This year, Germany leads the charge with 40 start-ups making their debut at the show, followed by Ireland, Poland, Latvia, Austria, and Portugal.
Some familiar faces returning to the event include the United Kingdom, showcasing 50 start-ups on their flagship stand, marking a significant increase from the previous year. France, Italy, and Turkey closely follow suit. Omar Hassan, the managing director of the global growth hub in the UK, expressed excitement about the companies joining the delegation this year, covering various sectors like FinTech, AI, Sustainability, and EdTech.
With the UK boasting the title of the world’s third most valuable start-up ecosystem, worth over US$1.1 trillion, housing over 150 unicorns and 25,000 funded start-ups, there is immense potential for growth and expansion. And platforms like Expand North Star play a crucial role in fostering cross-regional collaborations and exploring new investment opportunities.
Investors and unicorns capitalise on unmatched opportunities at Expand North Star
European start-ups witnessed a 31% surge in funding in Q2 of 2024, totaling almost US$16 billion compared to the previous quarter, surpassing Asian start-ups’ funding for the first time. To tap into this growing trend, more than 1,200 global investors and VCs will converge in Dubai, representing around 30% of the attendees at Expand North Star 2024.
Top investors like SpeedInvest, a prominent early-stage investor managing over €1 billion in assets, will be in attendance, providing a great opportunity for start-ups to connect and secure funding.
The event will feature a multitude of investors, accelerators, and VCs, engaging in meetings, panel discussions, and the highly anticipated Supernova Challenge, offering a massive US$200,000 cash prize.
The event will not only attract investors but also more than 65 global unicorns, including industry giants like Volocopter, BitPanda, and Climeworks, showcasing groundbreaking technologies and solutions.
Prepare to be part of this spectacular experience at Expand North Star, running alongside GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech show, from October 14-18, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). With 6,700 companies from 180 countries showcasing their innovations, this event is set to be the tech takeover of the year.
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