AIM Startup, a key initiative of AIM Congress, will help visionary tech entrepreneurs bridge gaps in resources and investments, empowering groundbreaking ideas to thrive. Attendees can expect 1-on-1 mentorship, opportunities to win up to $60,000, and connections with industry giants.
With the startup ecosystem gaining momentum this year, AIM Startup promises to bring investors and startups to the same platform to achieve global economic harmony.
The Tracxn ‘Geo Annual Report: UAE Tech 2023’ reveals a thriving tech startup landscape in the UAE, with total funding reaching $638 million in 2023. Focusing on different stages, seed-stage investments amounted to $223 million, early-stage funding secured $240 million, and late-stage funding stood at $175 million in 2023. Top-performing segments included Fintech, Environment Tech, and Blockchain Technology, raising $174 million, $168 million, and $167 million, respectively. Notably, Abu Dhabi-based tech startups raised $54 million, showcasing the city’s growing significance in the tech ecosystem.
The AIM Congress, a flagship event of the AIM Global Foundation, and under the theme “Adapting to a Shifting Investment Landscape: Harnessing New Potentials for Global Economic Development,” is organized with the support of the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development as lead partner. The event will be held from May 7-9, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, and is expected to attract a diverse audience, including government entities, private businesses, international and regional civil society organizations, associations, and academic institutions from around the world.
