Fostering North Star 2025: A Journey to Create Mythical Companies
Dubai, the city aiming to host and fuel the technologies shaping tomorrow, is set to host the world's largest startup and investor gathering—Expand North Star—from 12 to 15 October 2023. This year, the event, which has built a track record as the place where the next wave of unicorns emerges, will unite 1,800+ startups, 1,000+ investors with over $1 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM), and innovators from 65 countries. The UAE, ranked as the #1 global destination for entrepreneurs, will welcome delegations from various nations, including Poland, Canada, Chile, Syria, Ecuador, Hong Kong, the USA, and larger national pavilions from Holland, Italy, France, and Latvia. Brazil has been named the Country Partner of the Year, bringing more than 100 startups and venture capital firms to Dubai. European startups make up a significant portion of Expand North Star, with 20% more choosing the event as their launchpad for international growth this year. Serbia, known for its rapidly accelerating startup scene, joins as Innovation Partner for the first time, showcasing the dynamism of its national ecosystem. The event is also supported by platforms like Ignyte, offering access to over 5,000 VCs and angels, 5,000 mentors, and 500+ corporate/government partners, providing opportunities for startups in Dubai. Long-term visas, such as the 10-year Golden Visa and 5-year Green Visa, are available for founders in Dubai, establishing it as a global launchpad for scale-ups and innovation. The event is hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce at the Dubai Harbour. Peter Brady, AVP at Expand North Star, states that the event is a dealmaking epicentre. Over the last decade, Expand North Star has helped more than 8,000 founders scale their businesses with hands-on support. The Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) aims to double Dubai's economy by 2033, create 30 unicorns, and empower 100,000+ startups. Expand North Star welcomes more growth-stage startups than any other event, making it a must-attend for entrepreneurs seeking investment and networking opportunities. Dubai's digital economy has grown significantly over the past decade, with Expand North Star emerging as one of the most impactful platforms driving this growth. As we look towards Expand North Star 2025, the available search results do not provide information about which countries will send new delegations. However, with the city's commitment to fostering innovation and its status as a global hub for startups, it's certain that the event will continue to attract entrepreneurs from around the world.
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