Ghani Consulting, in partnership with Venture Café Phoenix, CEI, Freeway, Startup AZ, Oxy, Galvanize and GPEC, is thrilled to announce the launch of a Virtual Pitch Competition exclusively for Arizona-based startups. This exciting competition offers innovative startups the unique opportunity to present their ideas to a panel of esteemed judges from the Dubai World Trade Center and Dubai Chamber of Commerce for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Dubai, where the winning company will exhibit at Expand North Star, from October 13-16, during GITEX Global 2024—the world’s largest startup and investor conference.
An Unmatched Opportunity for the Winning Startup
The winning startup will receive a roundtrip flight for 1 person to Dubai, accommodations for 4 nights, and a fully built and branded booth, designed to showcase their innovation at Expand North Star. At the conference, the winner will have the invaluable opportunity to engage with over 1,000 investors and 2,000 startups from around the globe. Moreover, they will secure guaranteed entry to the Supernova Challenge 2024 Semi-Finals at Expand North Star, where they will compete for cash prizes totaling $200,000.
Unveiling the Inaugural U.S. Startup Pavilion and the Dubai Tech Experience
The Virtual Pitch Competition is a gateway for Arizona startups to gain international exposure and build global networks. The winning startup will be featured in the inaugural U.S. Startup Pavilion at Expand North Star during GITEX Global 2024.
This pavilion is part of the Dubai Tech Experience, a groundbreaking initiative designed to highlight the best and brightest U.S. startups on an international stage. The U.S. Startup Pavilion will serve as a hub for networking, knowledge sharing, and business opportunities, showcasing the innovation and entrepreneurship that define the U.S. tech ecosystem. Exhibiting US startups will have access to a comprehensive program including investor meetings,
networking events, and keynote presentations by leading figures in tech and startups.
The Dubai Tech Experience, running from October 11-20, 2024, extends beyond GITEX Global with a tour of Dubai’s rich culture, history, and thriving tech scene. Participants will have access to a series of signature experiences and networking events, including personalized meetings, strategic masterminds, a startup pitch competition, and an exclusive networking yacht networking event in the Dubai Marina. This initiative is aimed at fostering cross-border collaboration and opening doors for U.S. startups to enter the thriving Middle Eastern market.
Why Arizona?
Arizona has rapidly become a hotspot for startup activity, with a vibrant ecosystem that supports innovation and growth. Ghani Consulting has partnered with some of Arizona’s most influential organizations to launch this Virtual Pitch Competition. These partnerships underscore the state’s commitment to fostering innovation and ensuring that Arizona startups have the support they need to succeed on a global stage.
By launching this competition, Ghani Consulting and its partners aim to tap into the state’s entrepreneurial spirit and give Arizona startups a platform to expand their horizons beyond the U.S. borders.
How to Participate
Arizona startups interested in participating in the Virtual Pitch Competition can apply through the competition’s official website. The competition is open to startups at all stages across all sectors, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges composed of investors, industry experts, and thought leaders.
For more information about the Virtual Pitch Competition or the Dubai Tech Experience, please contact: [email protected]