700+
INTERNATIONAL STARTUPS
400+
POWERFUL
INVESTORS
450+
INSPIRING
SPEAKERS
70+
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
2021 TESTIMONIALS
"If North Star was existing at the time I launched Reebok, it wouldn’t have taken me 11 years to break into the American market."
"North Star was the most strategic platform for us to launch Sandbox - first of its kind 12-month programme for tech entrepreneurs."
"Comparing to a few years back, entrepreneurship is back, and North Star was a real buzz."
"We are here for the second year as the Innovation Partner because we believe that North Star is the perfect hub to promote anything related to innovation."
"North Star is the perfect platform to connect because the diversity of profiles, technologies and knowledge is impressive."
"At North Star we had the opportunity to meet investors who came from all over the world, with whom we will collaborate."
"It was really helpful to meet other investors at North Star, both from and outside the region, with a view to future co-investments together."
"North Star attracted some incredibly special people from the startup world. There’s nothing but opportunity in the Middle East, and a hungry crowd who want to learn, grow, and do more."
SUPERNOVA CHALLENGE, A LAUNCHPAD FOR RISING STARTUPS
An Opportunity to Become the World’s Next Unicorn
A $100,000 cash prize-pool is up for grabs! Get a chance to one-up other international startups across 13 categories and enable your business to skyrocket! As usual, our Supernova Challenge will be this year’s most anticipated pitch competition for entrepreneurs willing to display groundbreaking innovations and highlight their value in front of the world.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) * FinTech & InsurTech * Blockchain & Cybersecurity e-Business & e-Commerce * EdTech & e-Learning * HealthTech & MedTech * Environmental & Social Impact * Immersive Tech * Smart Cities & IoT * SaaS & Cloud Solutions * Tourism & Hospitality * SpaceTech * SportsTech & e-Sports * Creative Economy
"To be able to pitch in front of a panel of incredible judges is amazing, but to win the challenge is something else entirely – our minds were completely blown."
Eric Jang, CEO, DeepBrain AI (winner of the Supernova Challenge 2021)
Get on the Starting Blocks Now. It Doesn’t Get Much Bigger than That!
THE MOST DYNAMIC STARTUP NETWORKING PLATFORM
North Star is the epitome of profitable interactions. Every year, international investors, decision-makers, and VCs seize this opportunity to touch base with innovators, unearth hidden gems or catch new trends. With 3,000+ face-to-face meetings in a single venue, and a bespoke matchmaking programme, leveraging the power of networking has never been easier!
MEET SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST ENERGETIC INVESTORS
ENGAGE WITH GLOBAL LEADERS & START GROWING
If you belong to the global startup business community, North Star is the place to be! More than 70% of North Star participants are global players coming every year from all over the world to ensure they remain well-equipped to expand within the ever-changing startup economy. 2022 could very well be your chance to transform opportunities into reality!
Bahrain
Brazil
Egypt
France
India
Iran
Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea
Oman
Pakistan
Palestine
Poland
Serbia
Sweden
UAE
A BEST-IN-CLASS MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME
With the North Star Mentorship Programme, discover how to move forward with confidence while building relationships across industries, sectors, and continents. Get guidance, practical advice, and actionable insights from the most prominent names, from global tech enterprises leaders to investment firms, corporate accelerators, government funds, and more.
MEET SOME OF THE MOST TRUSTED MENTORS IN THE INDUSTRY
ADDRESSING THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM'S CHALLENGES
Ideas that will transform the industry are discussed at North Star. From innovative minds to inspiring leaders, our speakers rank high among the world’s top experts. They redefine trends, introduce revolutionary concepts, analyse predictions, help tackle challenges, and understand what’s coming next, foreseeing groundbreaking possibilities before anyone else.
MEET SOME OF THE MOST THOUGHT-PROVOKING SPEAKERS
ALMIGHTY FEATURES TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR AMBITIONS
North Star is not your average one-size-fits-all startup event. We offer a unique way of engaging with attendees and participants. That’s why we propose several specialised formats meeting the requirements of the most diverse, technical, and demanding community of innovators looking for more than just an exhibition or keynotes and workshops.
A one-of-a-kind experience, Code Infinity is a creative, engaging event, the first and only in the region, for coders and developers of all levels.
Where the most innovative creative minds in the fields of art, fashion, music and sports come together to share insights and trends on tech.
A revolutionary programme encouraging young minds to pursue their passion for tech, build the future and make a sustainable impact.
Where top government officials share aspirations and digital transformation roadmaps to showcase exciting tomorrows.
Join your own Community of Like-Minded Peers and Start Transforming the World, One Innovation at a Time!
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