India Roadshow Attracts Innovative Startups to Dubai

Omar Khan, Director of International Offices at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry congratulated the winners on their achievements and noted that both startups offer unique business concepts that meet market needs and support Dubai’s smart city vision.

Khan said the roadshow and competition attracted strong interest and participation from startups in India and paved the way for new partnerships that foster innovation, create mutual benefits and drive economic growth.

For his part, Hans Henrik Christensen, Vice President of Dtec, said, “The noteworthy success achieved through this roadshow reflects the Indian investors’ and entrepreneurs’ confidence in Dubai, due to its vibrant growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

Christensen added. “We are delighted to have partnered with Dubai Chamber on this roadshow, and proud of the positive feedback we have received, which resulted in attracting talented entrepreneurs that guarantee a more prosperous future. Innovation is at the core of the sustainable development drive of the UAE, and a pillar in boosting its competitiveness.”

The Dubai Startup Hub roadshow to India was supported by Startup India and NASSCOM 10000 Startups, in addition to Dtec, STEP Group and Startup Bootcamp. The roadshow included visits to New Delhi and Bangalore, roundtable and panel discussions, and success stories from Indian startups that have benefited from the Dubai Startup Hub platform and built successful businesses in Dubai.

Dubai Chamber launched Dubai Startup Hub in 2016 as an online platform to connect startups, entrepreneurs, developers, venture capitalists and students, enabling them to learn about new opportunities and create new partnerships that stimulate economic growth.