Start-up City, powered by Big 5 Global, connects startups with the construction industry, focusing on innovation, sustainability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
It serves as a launchpad for startups to showcase their innovative solutions and strategies to leading construction companies and key stakeholders across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
The platform offers you the unique opportunity to showcase your solution to construction stakeholders and decision-makers and capitalise on the 40+ years of traction Big 5 Global offers.
*Numbers based on Big 5 Global 2023 survey.
Connect with influential buyers in the MEASA region and unlock the full potential of these fast-growing markets.
Take advantage of the opportunity to introduce your start-up to key stakeholders by pitching your heart out.
Meet industry leaders to expand your reach to the networking event at the invite-only FutureTech Summit.
Learn from industry experts, explore innovative tactics and join our lineup of inspired speakers.
Smart cities
& mobility
AI, IoT
& robotics
Digital engineering
& BIM
Virtual
reality
Sustainability
& smart grids
Construction
products
New & smart
materials
Modular construction
& 3D printing
As an exhibitor, you get access to the Start-up City Pitch Competition
— an opportunity to showcase your start-up to stakeholders,
paving the way for impactful connections and collaborations.
Top 10 start-ups will compete on stage at the Start-up City finals on
28 November 2024.
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Meet the experts shaping the future by recognizing groundbreaking innovations in the built environment.
Abe Seksek
CEO
Startupbootcamp
Aditya Thakur
Ventrue Partner
Brick & Mortar
Anwer Pirani
Manager -
Digital Economy Ecosystem
Digital Economy Sector
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy
Christian Frost Jensen
Senior Partner
Success Manager
Plug & Play
Hercu
Viljoen
Angel Investor
Imad
Itani
Innovation Manager
ALEC
Jourdan Alexander Younis
General Partner
Startup Wise Guys /
Presidio PropTech Fund
Karan
Teckchandani
Investor
Antler
Mauricio Weiss
GP and Founding Partner
Zacua Ventures
Mete Varas
Founder
ME Proptech Initiative
Nikhil Choudhary
General Partner
Nirman Ventures
Sameer Sortur
Regional Director GCC
Founder Institute
Meet the mentors who are empowering the start-ups to overcomes challenges, seize new opportunities and shape the future of the industry.
Concrete made with CaptureCrete attracts CO2 pollution from the surrounding atmosphere and stores it permanently at a deeper depth via carbonization.
Lab tests show an increase in compressive strength compared to standard OPC, as concrete develops self-healing properties.
over time
Meet your carbon goals
with Carbon Limit's
high-quality credits, available
for pre-purchase.
Dust decarbonization: Pre-cure at point of manufacturing and post-cure as concrete starts capturing CO2 from atmosphere.
"We are honoured to have won 1st place at the Big 5 Global Start-up City Pitch Competition, established great connections & potential customers. As a US based company, we understand the importance of establishing connections on the ground in order to expand into the region. Big 5 Global was a great catalyst for break through!"
Tim Sperry
Founder & CEO - Carbon Limit
Prepare yourself for an extraordinary journey at Start-up City, where groundbreaking ideas intersect with the evolution of the construction industry.
This exclusive gateway is your opportunity to discover the future of construction and establish connections that will redefine the industry's landscape.
Deep Chakraborty, CEO, ENACT SYSTEMS INC
Konstantinos Souvatzoglou, COO, Cocoon Modules PC
Slawomir Chelminski, CEO, Innovation Vent
