*Attendee numbers based on Big 5 Global 2024 attendee number of 85,000 | **2024 Start-up City exhibitors expected to generate over the next 12 months.
Your audience. Your connections.
Your success faster.
Unprecedented urban growth across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia is driving massive demand for advanced infrastructure, sustainable materials and new solutions — but reaching the right decision-makers is key.
Start-up City is your launchpad, connecting contech, proptech, infratech and earthtech start-ups with AEC firms, developers, tech integrators, government leaders and investors behind multibillion-dollar projects.
Drive success through
strategic support opportunities
Exhibit.
Connect with influential
buyers in the MEASA region and unlock the full potential of these fast-growing markets.
Pitch.
Take advantage of the opportunity to pitch your start-up on the global stage to influential leaders.
Network.
Meet industry leaders and connect with decision-makers behind the region’s biggest tech projects.
Learn.
Learn from industry
experts at Start-up City Talks and gain valuable insights to elevate your start-up.
Meet decision-makers from megaprojects, actively seeking your solutions
Smart Infrastructure & Built Environment
Construction Technology & Engineering
Sustainable Energy & Environmental Solutions
Facility Management Technology & Proptech
Artificial Intelligence, Data & Computing
Automation, Robot & Advanced Manufacturing
Safety & Security
Design & Visualization
Exhibit alongside industry disruptors
Start-ups pitch for success. Will it be you?
Pitch your heart out and battle it out for industry recognition,
funding, pilots and more. Own the spotlight and fast-track
your way to market access and success.
Key dates:
Congratulations to the 2024 winners
$25,000 worth of
bespoke marketing package
AED 100,000 worth
total cash prizes
$1000 worth
three fellowships
Pilot
opportunity
Turn conversations into contracts
Accelerating business dreams
into successful ventures
From $1M to $3M:
See how Start-up City accelerated business growth
Carbon Limit closed licensing deals with top manufacturers in India, UAE and Saudi Arabia
Togal.AI signs 10 clients and attracts hundreds of leads in the Middle East
How Innotech secured USD 1.7 million investment and game-changing growth
Hear from our Start-up City Pitch Competition 2024 winner
“Winning at Start-up City has been an incredible experience on a global stage filled with exceptional talent. Our AI-powered drones are designed to revolutionize construction monitoring by providing precise, real-time 3D modeling and indoor-outdoor navigation. The leads and interest we’ve received here are motivating us to refine our solutions further and deliver impactful results.”
Rajeshree Rajesh Deotalu
Co-founder & CTO, Vecros Technologies
Are you an investor
with a vision, searching
for your next big opportunity?
Prepare yourself for an extraordinary journey at Start-up City, where groundbreaking ideas intersect with the evolution of the construction industry.
This exclusive gateway is your opportunity to discover the future of construction and establish connections that will redefine the industry’s landscape.
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