Successful Qualifier Round at Dubai AI Campus
The first-ever Qualifier round for the FutureTech World Cup is scheduled for 10th July 2024, in Dubai AI Campus. It is one of the flagship events under Dubai AI & Web3 Festival & Trescon. This initiative looks to highlight exciting tech startups across the globe that work on AI and Web3 technologies.
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Innovative Startups Move into the Grand Finale
Out of the ten pre-qualified startups pitching their ideas before a five-member jury of esteemed members, three outstanding startups emerged victorious. The winning startups are Orbii AI, Momint, and Nettle, s.r.o., recognized for their unique solutions cutting across different technology sectors.
- Momint- Impactful solutions to accelerate clean energy
- Nettle, s.r.o.- Deep-tech company revolutionising customer engagement through the use of AI-Powered Digital Humans.
- Orbii AI- Recognited for Making a Difference in Intelligent AI models & data analytics to fast-pace credit decision making.
These startups will move on to the grand finale happening during the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival on September 11 & 12, 2024.
Jury Panel of Esteemed Industry Leaders
The first qualifier round was judged by the following esteemed jury of industry leaders in the tech and investment space:
- Hasan Fardan Al Fardan, CEO, Al Fardan Exchange
- Ian Arden, General Partner, Mempool Ventures
- Dr. Jonathan Doerr, Partner MENAP, Antler
- Ahmed Refaie, CEO & Global CIO, G.P.J. Global Partners Investments
- Sarah Abuagela, Partner & Head of Investment, Ceras Ventures
Their invaluable experience ensured that the potential and impact of each startup were closely scrutinised.
Vision of FutureTech World Cup
According to Mohammed Saleem, Chairman of Trescon and serial angel investor, FutureTech World Cup empowers innovative startups in AI and Web3. The competition delivers not only exposure but the all-important connections and funding opportunities to scale their businesses.
Rewards and Opportunities for Finalists
Startups making it to the grand finale are going to benefit in the following ways:
Fully sponsored Start-up Pods at Dubai AI & Web3 Festival.
– One-year Dubai AI Campus License
– Trescon credits worth USD 10,000 for future events
– Mentorship with the jury members
– Networking with industry leaders and investors
Apart from that, the winning startup is entitled to be referred to as the ‘FutureTech World Cup Champion,’ which enhances its profile and credibility in the tech world.
What’s Next: Second Qualifier Round and Beyond
The second qualifier round will take place this August, and the preparations are already underway. Interested startups can apply for free on the official website of the festival. This round is set to uncover more of the innovations in AI and Web3.
About FutureTech World Cup
Well, the FutureTech World Cup is not some kind of competition; rather, it is a transformational platform for innovation and collaboration that connects AI and Web3 technologies. The event teams up with industry leaders and attracts international investors to be the springboard that propels startups toward the solving of problems in different areas, all while shaping the future of technologies.
Join the Future of Tech at Dubai AI & Web3 Festival
The Dubai AI & Web3 Festival is the beacon wherein cutting-edge technology meets visionary entrepreneurship. It calls on stakeholders, from investors to innovators, to collaborate in shaping the next generation for both AI and Web3 developments.
In short, FutureTech World Cup has set the bar high in being a veritable celebration of tech entrepreneurship in the world by solidifying and cementing Dubai as the centre for innovation in AI and Web3 technologies.
