Benefits of exhibiting

BE AT THE CENTER OF THE GLOBAL STARTUP COMMUNITY

Expand North Star brings together the most influential players in the global startup ecosystem, and exhibiting is your chance to put your product in the spotlight, gain access to world-class mentors, find investors and grow big.

Connect with 900+ investors

Shine in front of big-ticket investors on the lookout for the next big idea.

Meet accelerators & incubators

Fast-track your growth with the support of the global and regional accelerators & incubators.

Network with corporates & government

Build relationships with corporate buyers and government representatives.

Find expert mentors

Get guidance, insights and advice from seasoned mentors.

READY TO GROW?

Get in touch with our team today to find out how to be part of Expand North Star this year.

2023 EXHIBITING PARTNERS

Meet the movers and shakers changing the world. You can meet with incubators, accelerators, startup hubs and many more at Expand North Star Dubai, the largest startup event on the planet.

A WORLD-CLASS INVESTOR PROGRAMME

923 investors attended the 2023 edition of Expand North Star, and our dedicated match-making team sets up meetings with the investors that are looking for products like yours.

  • 8,900 concierge meetings
  • 923 global investors attended
  • Investors met an average of 30 qualified startups per day
  • $1 Trillion of Assets under Management represented
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN DUBAI & BEYOND

Expand North Star takes place in Dubai, the world’s most dynamic city, constantly reinventing the future of tech, business and urban living.

Its forward-thinking leadership as well as undisputable geographical advantages place the UAE is at the forefront of the tech & startup ecosystem across the fast-evolving Middle East, Africa & Asia.

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PITCH COMPETITION

Providing the world’s largest cash prize fund at any startup event, the Supernova Challenge sees the best of global startups battle it out for a chance to take their share of a cash prize pool that’s worth over $200,000.

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Testimonials

Success Stories

  • AED 2,500,000 raised by Santra FZCO

    Mr. Aziz Gamil, Co-Founder and CEO of Santra signed an agreement with Angel Investor, Mr. Saeed Khalaf Al Qubaisi, owner of Infinity Enterprises Investment Institution & Management

  • Magnus Ventures launches its second fund

    Announcement follows close of the M-I Fund, to back overlooked founders and markets in MENAP

STARTUPS FROM ALL SECTORS OF THE ECOSYSTEM
HAVE A PLACE AT EXPAND NORTH STAR

Agritech

AI

Blockchain

Creative Economy

Consumer Tech

Digital & Social Media

Ecommerce

ENVIRONMENT

Education

Fintech

Healthcare

Immersive tech (AR/VR/MR/ Gaming)

MarTech

Mobility

Robotics

Smart Cities/IOT

Social Impact

Software

Sports Tech

Tourism & Hospitality

ConstrucTech & PropTech