*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.
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.
Connect with influential buyers in the MEASA region and unlock the full potential of these fast-growing markets.
Take advantage of the opportunity to pitch your start-up on the global stage to influential leaders.
Meet industry leaders and connect with decision-makers behind the region’s biggest
tech projects.
Learn from industry experts at Start-up City Talks and gain valuable insights to elevate
your start-up.
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.
Online
pitch
training
Pre-qualification: all
start-ups submit their
decks to be scored training
Semi-finals:
Top 25 will
compete onsite
Finals: Top 10
will compete on
stage at Start-up City
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Meet the experts shaping the future by recognizing groundbreaking innovations in the built environment.
Abe Seksek
CEO
Startupbootcamp
Aditya Thakur
Ventrue Partner
Brick & Mortar
Anwer Pirani
Manager -
Digital Economy Ecosystem
Digital Economy Sector
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy
Christian Frost Jensen
Senior Partner
Success Manager
Plug & Play
Hercu
Viljoen
Angel Investor
Imad
Itani
Innovation Manager
ALEC
Jourdan Alexander Younis
General Partner
Startup Wise Guys /
Presidio PropTech Fund
Karan
Teckchandani
Investor
Antler
Mauricio Weiss
GP and Founding Partner
Zacua Ventures
Mete Varas
Founder
ME Proptech Initiative
Nikhil Choudhary
General Partner
Nirman Ventures
Sameer Sortur
Regional Director GCC
Founder Institute
"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
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.
