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Registration set out for national tour within framework of "AIM Congress"! 15.03.24

The startup to clinch the the national round will have the opportunity to introduce its project to foreign investors in Abu Dhabi, exchange experience and expand its relations.

The traditional Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Congress) to be held on May 7-9 in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, will bring about enabling environment for potential startups. A special program for startups (AIM Startup) is planned within the framework of the event. "AIM Startup" event will provide an opportunity for startups to present their project to foreign investors, exchange experience, and expand their relations.

In order to participate in "AIM Congress", one startup from each country will be selected in the national round (The National Pitch Competition), which will take place in more than 100 countries of the world. The startup that will represent our country in Abu Dhabi will be selected by a professional jury in partnership with the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMB) and IBA Innovation Center.

Startups in the "Pre-seed" or "Seed" stage can apply for the national round. During the event, startups will have the chance to receive up to 60,000 dollars of investment from international investors. The winner of the national tour across the country will also be covered for air ticket (round trip), accommodation expenses for participation in "AIM Congress" and will be afforded a stand during the event to present its' startup.

The application deadline is March 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

Link to apply: https://bit.ly/startupcompetition_aimcongress

For more information: (+994 51) 206 52 65, info@abbinnovation.az, www.startup.aimcongress.com