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11:00 am - 5:00 pm 13TH - 16TH October Dubai Harbour Stand H6-D10, Hall 6(Upper Level)

Join us at Expand North Star 2024, Dubai Harbour, from October 13th to 16th, for an incredible opportunity to connect with the MBRIF & EBRD teams, explore our programs, meet some of the region's brilliant innovators, and participate in a line-up of insightful sessions.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) empowers innovative entrepreneurs to scale their ventures, gain market traction, and thrive in the UAE.

MBRIF offers two well-designed programs tailored for market and growth-stage startups across our 7 priority sectors: Technology, Health, Education, Transport, Clean Energy, Water, and Space.

Our two programs are:

1. The Innovation Accelerator

2. The Guarantee Scheme

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's (EBRD) Star Venture programme targets promising start-ups, accelerators and consultants to unleash their full potential.

Star Venture provides top-tier business consulting, mentoring, and access to financing and market development for early-stage companies across 26 countries, including those in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean region (SEMED), the Western Balkans, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Türkiye.

Star Venture will bring over 30 innovative startups to North Star, offering them opportunities to explore new possibilities in the UAE.

Agenda:
Day 1 - Sunday, October 13th
12 PM - Opportunities for startups in climate tech

A panel discussion with industry experts

2 PM - Climate Tech Disruptors

Featuring disruptive startups showcasing their innovations.

3 PM - Alternative Funding Sources

Info session by MBRIF

4 PM - Agri Tech Disruptors

Featuring disruptive startups showcasing their innovations

Day 2 - Monday, October 14th
12 PM - Opportunities for Startups in Health Tech

A panel discussion with industry experts.

2 PM - Health Tech Disruptors

Featuring disruptive startups showcasing their innovations.

3 PM - Intriductuin to Star Venture Program

Info session by EBRD

4 PM - Expansion to UAE market

A panel discussion with industry experts.

Day 3 - Tuesday, October 15th
12 PM - Exploring the Collaborative innovation ecosystem in the UAE

A panel discussion with key partners.

2 PM - Legal Considerations for Startups in the UAE

Info session by legal circle

3 PM - Ed Tech Disruptors

Featuring disruptive startups showcasing their innovations.

4 PM - Empowering Women Entrepreneurship

A discussion with female innovators and experts from the ecosystem

Day 4 - Wednesday, October 16th
12 PM - Opportunities in Space Tech

A panel discussion with industry experts.

2 PM - Spotlight on Emerging Technologies

Featuring disruptive startups showcasing their innovations.

3 PM - Future Sustainability Trends

A panel discussion with industry experts.

Space is limited so sign up to secure your seat.
We look forward to seeing you there!