News DeskDubai: iACCEL Gulf Business Incubator (iACCEL GBI), a leading go-to-market accelerator launched under the patronage of Dubai SME, has announced its participation in Expand North Star 2024, the highly anticipated startup show at GITEX GLOBAL. The event, which will take place from October 13 to 16 at Dubai Harbour, is expected to bring together 1,200 investors, 2,000 international startups, and 70,000 attendees from across the global tech ecosystem.
iACCEL GBI will showcase seven groundbreaking tech startups at the event, spanning diverse industries such as HR tech, fintech, healthtech, and sustainability. The featured startups include:
- Hexitime: A time-banking collaboration platform designed to harness untapped organizational potential.
- Task Tracker: A B2B SaaS solution that enhances team productivity with efficient project management tools.
- Wizer.Pro: A fintech platform connecting service seekers with licensed businesses and freelancers in the UAE.
- ESH: A digital healthcare platform focused on improving patient outcomes.
- ReflowX: A marketplace for surplus materials within the energy sector.
- FINQY: A fintech firm offering B2B2C financial products such as credit cards, insurance, investments, and loans.
- Mobilous: A deeptech company providing AI-enabled, no-code mobile app development technology.
Since its inception in 2023, iACCEL GBI has been instrumental in supporting startups entering the UAE and Middle East markets. It offers services such as market insights, funding support, and access to a network of over 400 industry experts, helping startups land and scale effectively in the region.
Expand North Star 2024, expected to be the largest startup event of its kind, aligns with Dubai’s strategic vision to drive sustainable economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship. By 2033, Dubai aims to double its GDP and become a global entrepreneurial hub.
Deepak Ahuja, CEO and Co-founder of iACCEL GBI, underscored the importance of the event: “Expand North Star 2024 offers a valuable opportunity for startups to showcase their innovations and build connections with key players in the global tech ecosystem. We’re committed to introducing groundbreaking solutions that not only help startups scale but also contribute to the UAE’s evolving economic landscape.”
Anishkaa Gehani, Co-founder of iACCEL GBI, added, “Our participation in Expand North Star 2024 is aimed at securing visibility, building awareness, and establishing key connections with global investors. Our startups will benefit immensely from Dubai’s dynamic ecosystem, while also contributing to innovation in the MENA region.”
With a dedicated pavilion at Hall H1-C45, iACCEL GBI’s portfolio of startups will feature live demos and additional information on their cutting-edge solutions, offering investors and attendees an opportunity to engage with some of the most innovative startups in the region.
