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Welcome to Start-Up Souq 2nd Edition 2022.

An initiative that aims to recognize
the best-in-class start-ups in the UAE

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Avail of funding opportunities
from our VC partners

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Present your concept to an

eminent jury

and walk away with a springboard to your dreams

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The Jury

Abe Seksek

COO
Rainmaking

Hashim Rashid

Pre Seed VC Flash Ventures

Sandeep Shetty

Early Stage Investor

Arzish Azam

Founder & CEO Ejad Labs

Akshaya Naronikar

CEO Iridium

Paurush Sonkar

Founder – Stallions Capital & Start-Up Souq

Present your concept to an eminent jury and walk away with a springboard to your dreams

Why Register?

Start-Up Souq
is an initiative that aims to recognize the work and effort put in by every start-up in the UAE & identify the best in class start-ups in the region.

HOME GROWN

An initiative that aims to recognize the best-in-class start-ups that call UAE Home

NETWORK WITH COMMUNITY

An eclectic mix of participants across Start-Ups; VCs, Mentors & more

FACE TO FACE VC MEETINGS

The Top 10 Start-Ups in UAE shall get a face-to-face meeting with a few VC’s

RECOGNITION

The Top 50 start-ups shall be identified & acknowledged

EXPOSURE

Gain exposure to the eminent jury represented by Leading cross sector professionals

WIN-WIN PLATFORM

The nature of Start-Up Souq is such that every participant is a winner in their own right

Wondering what happens to start-ups beyond the Top 10?

Our promise at Start-Up Souq is simple; we are a platform that aims to recognize every Start-Up in UAE for what they stand for. If you do not make it to the Top 10 it does not mean you are not the best and thus this is what you shall walk away with

We have Senior Ranking members from in the jury panels & maybe one of them like your idea a bit more than the collective opinion
Attend numerous exclusive virtual sessions lined up at Start-Up Souq which will be addressed by renowned experts. Get exclusive insights on how to build your brand, scale your start-up, build a strong technology platform, how to get your first 10 employees right, how to make a perfect pitch deck and much more
We aim to identify the Top 50 start-up worthy of the ideas, products / services they offer & felicitate them with a Trophy (Refer to Terms & Conditions)
Not to forget, this event could be a much needed springboard for success- There is an opportunity at every turn of this initiative

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If you are a start-up in the UAE, then Start-Up Souq is your gateway to fast-tracking your success. Connect with the who’s who of the investor ecosystem, learn how you can scale your business and engage with the people that matter