Expand North Star 2024, the world’s largest startup and investment event, saw an influx of visitors on its second day in Dubai. Attendees enjoyed a series of exhibitions showcasing new emerging and applied AI technology solutions, as well as various discussions around strategic partnerships driving significant innovations.
Seamlessly integrated with Gitex global, Expand North Star continues until October 16, featuring a comprehensive program and an immersive exhibition with over 1,800 exhibiting startups and over 1,200 investors, with assets under management exceeding $1 trillion.
Spotlighting Asia’s Future Tech Giants
Some of Taiwan’s most notable startups made their beginnings. Among them, AISpeakin, powered by Ubestream, an AI deep tech company that offers a real-time translation service supporting over 16 languages. Its advanced features, including AI and voice recognition, have received huge acclaim.
As the space industry booms, Japan’s DigitalBlast Inc. also appears keen to expand its global reach. The company is developing a small life science experimentation device with an artificial gravity mechanism for use on board the International Space Station (ISS). The project is the latest step in DigitalBlast’s journey towards launching the station’s first module by 2030.
Supporting the growth of Emirati businesses
As part of efforts to accelerate the development of Emirati businesses, the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has announced support for four Emirati companies, with the aim of accelerating the growth of the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
“Over the past few years, we have invested heavily in building a thriving data computing system. This is the starting point for many startups, especially in the digital space. On top of that, we have built an additional dataset with the Emirati genomics programs. Now, we need to partner with the brightest minds from around the world,” said Dr. Asma Ibrahim Al Mannaei, Executive Director of the Research and Innovation Center at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH).
Shaping the future of industries, Expand North Star continues to shine a light on the future of blockchain, creativity and the planet through industry-defining events.
Caroline Haïat
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