IREIS Innovation Hub Awards 2019

Innovation hub will help in bringing domain experts together to provide seed funding, mentorship & support to help students/ startups to commercialize innovative products & services, create jobs, attract investments and support the economy by laying the foundation for future growth.

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

Pitch Contest

An opportunity to transform your start-up with a 3-minute business pitch. Contestants apply online and are shortlisted by a distinguished jury through a multi-stage selection process. Selected contestants will pitch live in the Grand Finale at the Start-Up Event. Last date to submit entries is 15th Oct 2019.

Exhibit your Start-up

Demonstrate your business ideas live, be innovative concepts. With thousands of participants expected to attend, make the most of the visibility and opportunity to attract investors and customers. Book early so you can get the best spots. Last date to submit entries is 1st Oct 2019

Training Sessions

Grab the opportunity to learn from successful entrepreneurs through insightful talks and discussion. Last date to submit entries is 15th Oct 2019.

Visitors

Visitors range from Startup Founders, Investors, Venture Capitalists, Government Representatives responsible for funding, Free Zones, Banks, Corporate and Enterprises, SMEs and Business professionals interested in understanding new trends and grow business in their preferred industry.

Awards

- Certificate for all Participants
- Trophies to Winners of each category
- Prize money for the big winner

Networking And Partnership Opportunities

- Connecting innovators to an international network of participating nations, corporate partners, regional and global businesses, as well as general visitors
- Event offers the chance to increase your recognition & awareness in the industry
- A platform to learn more about initiatives like Technology Innovation Pioneers (TIP), Takamul, ADBC, GHADAN 21, HUB 71 etc.

Marketing And Communications Exposure

- To increase a project’s global visibility and impact
- Extensive marketing and communication exposure through print, Online and Social Media promotions
- Media Interviews and Press Coverage

Funding

- Opportunity for funding by the Investors , Venture Capitalists and Government subsidiaries
- Connect with new partners and associates for establishing future business ventures

Presentation

- Pitch the idea to Investors : Selected Projects will get opportunity to present the business idea to a group of investors

Media Exposure

- Logo of the Marketing Materials
- Press Coverage and Media Interviews
- Social Media Promotions – Tweets, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Insta

Exhibition Area

- Dedicated exhibition area for selected projects