Exhibition Info
North Africa South Asia's Startup 2026 UAE
Biggest Startup Event Of Middle East & South Asia's
| Date: | Probably October 2026 |
| Venue: | Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE |
| Website: | https://www.elevatorshowdubai.com |
North Africa–South Asia Startup 2026 (NASA Startup 2026) is a premier entrepreneurship and innovation forum uniting founders, investors, accelerators, and technology leaders from the North African and South Asian markets. This influential gathering offers a powerful stage for early-stage ventures, high-growth scale-ups, and ambitious entrepreneurs to present breakthrough solutions, attract capital, and access high-level mentorship.
As the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global center for startups, fintech, AI, and digital innovation, NASA Startup 2026 will deliver curated pitch battles, high-value networking forums, insights from industry experts, and tailored investor matchmaking. Designed for founders, investors, and ecosystem builders alike, the event unlocks exceptional opportunities for funding, collaboration, and cross-regional innovation within the global startup landscape.
Why Attend?
Attending North Africa South Asia’s Startup 2026 UAE is a must for founders, investors, and innovators aiming to build, scale, or back the next generation of high-impact startups:
- Pitch & Showcase to Global Investors & VCs – Present your venture to leading venture funds, angel networks, and growth accelerators seeking scalable ideas.
- Network with Regional & International Founders – Connect with ambitious entrepreneurs, tech pioneers, and proven startup leaders from across markets.
- Learn from Experts, Mentors & Operators – Gain practical insights from investor roundtables, scale-up masterclasses, and real-world founder journeys.
- Discover Startup Exhibitions & Live Demos – Experience cutting-edge AI applications, fintech platforms, SaaS innovations, and emerging deep-tech solutions.
- B2B Connections & Strategic Deal-Making – Engage with corporates, incubators, ecosystem enablers, and policymakers driving sustainable business growth.
Event Highlights
- Startup Pitch Showdowns & Investor Connections – Compete for early-stage capital, VC backing, strategic angels, and global accelerator opportunities.
- AI, Fintech & Deep-Tech Innovation Zone – Featuring breakthrough startups in artificial intelligence, decentralized finance, blockchain, and intelligent systems.
- Workshops on Scaling, Growth & Capital Raising – Learn practical approaches to equity crowdfunding, investor term sheets, VC deal-making, and valuation models.
- Smart Cities & Sustainability Ventures – Explore climate-tech, urban mobility, renewable infrastructure, and future-ready sustainable solutions.
- Women in Tech & Inclusive Startup Leadership – Celebrating female founders, diverse innovators, and investment programs driving inclusive entrepreneurship.
Industry Growth & Future Trends
The startup ecosystem across North Africa and South Asia continues its rapid rise, with venture capital inflows projected to surpass $50 billion by 2030. Dubai’s pro-business policies, zero-tax advantages, and deep investor network position it as the ultimate launch hub for high-growth startups in 2026.
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