* The Annual Investment Meeting is the premier platform for Startups looking to expand and scale up in Dubai.
The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), the world‘s leading investment platform and a renowned brand, will provide prizes for startups in the startup pitch competition. The initiative will bring many opportunities and facilitate growth among global startups. The next chapter of Annual Investment Meeting, which will take place on 29-31 March 2022 under the theme “Investments in Sustainable Innovations for a Thriving future”, will provide a powerful opportunity for startups to maximize potential, expand network, and grow internationally.
The Startup Pillar of the Annual Investment Meeting will host live pitching sessions with the participation from startups who will either be physically exhibiting in the Dubai Exhibitions Centre for EXPO 2020 Dubai or digitally through the state-of-the art virtual events platform Events10X.
Startups will have the chance to network with key industry figures and engage with clients & Investors, showcase their innovations, and participate in B2B Matchmaking. The pitching competition for startups will be based on a 3 tier round of funding format, featuring startups from around the world in the Pre-Seed & Seed funding categories. Startups can win cash prizes up to 110k AED and receive funding from global accelerators.
The Annual Investment Meeting will also give startups a virtual opportunity to get maximum exposure, connect with local and international investors and find new funding solutions for their business.
The Annual Investment Meeting 2020 aims to support all sectors of the economy by opening doors to opportunities for the world. It is a dynamic roadmap towards recovery from COVID-19 and highlights six multifaceted pillars, including Startups. AIM 2022 actively supports companies, multinational organizations and regions during the rapid shift in the economy with its pillars. AIM 2022 will be highly agile and serve as a dynamic portal to jumpstart economies, boost economic productivity and increase economic productivity.
Startups play a vital role in the development of new industries and innovative ideas around the world. AIM assists startups by providing seed funding or mentoring for early-stage venture investments. The Annual Investment Meeting will also give startups virtual access, allowing them to get maximum exposure, connect with local and international investor from more than 170 countries participating, and find new funding solutions for their business.
Startups contribute significantly to the economic development and creation of jobs in all parts of the world. By 2030, it is expected that the number of startups in the world will increase and create more than 600,000,000 jobs. AIM 2022 will offer Startups a wide range of activities, including World-Class Conferences & Workshops. More than 300 high-level speakers, including world leaders, ministers, and heads of distinguished international and local organizations, will be presenting innovative strategies and practices to Startups. The best local and international exhibitor will participate in the Exhibition with the goal to achieve economic growth for each country and region.
According to the start-up data platform MAGNiTT MENA-based startups attracted investments of $1,03 billion in 2020, a 13 percent increase from 2019. The UAE received 56 per cent of all regional investments. Startups in the region are often funded by friends and family. Angel investors are becoming more visible and accessible to entrepreneurs, making it easier to approach them. Mena startups raised more than $ 160 million in August across 44 deals. This brings the total for the year to $1.78 Billion. In the UAE, 14 startups raised $83.6 million in total. This helped the UAE maintain the top ranking in the area.
AIM 2022 provides businesses, governments, and civil society with a future-oriented and independent platform to amplify their efforts in influencing and facilitating interaction and impact among multistakeholders. The Startup pillar will bring together investors seeking new investment opportunities and projects in an innovative and sustainable environment, and governments looking for startups to boost their economic growth.
The Annual Investment Meeting is an initiative of UAE Ministry of Economy. It is held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. AIM is the leading investment platform in the world with over 16,000 attendees, over 400 exhibitors, 60+ high level dignitaries and 150+ investment experts and specialists in 2019.
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