CONSTRUCTION PORTFOLIO OF EVENTS

70+

Start-ups

17

Exhibiting
countries

12

Expert
judges

50+

Competition
pitches

20

Dedicated
mentors

15

Strategic
partners

Discover the latest innovations and
solutions in the construction world

In a competitive landscape, innovation isn’t optional; it’s a requirement. At Start-up City, you’ll connect with start-ups that bring fresh ideas and challenge traditional methods, offering new approaches to boost productivity and efficiency, lower costs through digitalization and enhance sustainability in your operations.

Be among the first to explore the latest proptech, infratech, contech and earthtech while engaging with disruptors who understand your challenges and provide the insights needed to optimize your business.

Discover the latest innovations and solutions in the construction world

In a competitive landscape, innovation isn’t optional; it’s a requirement. At Start-up City, you’ll connect with start-ups that bring fresh ideas and challenge traditional methods, offering new approaches to boost productivity and efficiency, lower costs through digitalization and enhance sustainability in your operations.

Be among the first to explore the latest proptech, infratech, contech and earthtech while engaging with disruptors who understand your challenges and provide the insights needed to optimize your business.

Stay ahead of the competition
harness innovative trends and disrupt the industry

Find new global suppliers

Meet innovative startups offering fresh solutions tailored to your business needs.

Experience new innovations

Be the first to access new technologies and ideas that challenge standard practices.

Improve efficiency & costs

Discover disruptive solutions that increase productivity and reduce operational costs.

Explore sustainability

Engage with startups focused on sustainability to help decarbonize your operations.

Learn from
experts

Gain insights from founders and entrepreneurs reshaping the construction industry.

Stay ahead of the competition harness innovative trends and disrupt the industry

Find new global suppliers

Meet innovative startups offering fresh solutions tailored to your business needs.

Experience new innovations

Be the first to access new technologies and ideas that challenge standard practices.

Improve efficiency & costs

Discover disruptive solutions that increase productivity and reduce operational costs.

Explore sustainability

Engage with startups focused on sustainability to help decarbonize your operations.

Learn from
experts

Gain insights from founders and entrepreneurs reshaping the construction industry.

Explore the products and innovations
highlighted at Start-up City

Explore the products and innovations highlighted at Start-up City

Witness innovations from across the globe

Country pavilions and their exhibitors:

Start-up City Talks
Driving innovation for real
urban change

Join us to hear industry leaders and entrepreneurs share insights on the latest start-up trends, challenges and innovations.

Topics include:

  • Greece's roadmap to a thriving start-up ecosystem
  • The rise of sustainable investment in MENA: where impact meets profit
  • Challenges & insights in construction: How can start-ups help?
  • Addressing industry challenges and investment solutions
  • What really drives start-up innovation ecosystems?
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Congratulations to the 2024 winners

$25,000 worth of bespoke
marketing package


provided by

AED 100,000 worth
total cash prizes


provided by

$1000 worth
two fellowships


provided by

Pilot
oppurtunity


provided by


Thank you to our judges

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

What others say?

"The content was rich, the start-ups were of high calibre, and the event was managed seamlessly."

Nikhil Choudhary, General Partner, Nirman Ventures

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"Overwhelmed by the attendance and the opportunities that this show presented. Certainly, this was the best Start-up City to date!"

Konstantinos Souvatzoglou, COO, Cocoon Modules PC

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"Start-up City creates a valuable platform for engagement, bringing together emerging industry players."

Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President, Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy

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"The content was rich, the start-ups were of high calibre, and the event was managed seamlessly."

Nikhil Choudhary, General Partner, Nirman Ventures

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"Overwhelmed by the attendance and the opportunities that this show presented. Certainly, this was the best Start-up City to date!"

Konstantinos Souvatzoglou, COO, Cocoon Modules PC

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"Start-up City creates a valuable platform for engagement, bringing together emerging industry players."

Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President, Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy

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Are you an investor with a vision, searching for your next big opportunity?

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.

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