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Start-up Showcase

About the Start-up Showcase

Are you building AI that can transform enterprises and workflows? This year, World Summit AI is putting the spotlight on AI for Enterprise.

Whether your solution is revolutionising product, customer experience or productivity, your innovation could be the next big breakthrough.

Shortlisted start-ups will join 4 other companies taking to the stage in our Start-up Showcase session.

They’ll each have ten minutes to pitch their venture to a panel of expert judges.

The winner will be announced during our closing session at the summit.

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Why enter the start-up showcase? 

  • Gain global exposure to investors, industry leaders, and media. Start-ups have been acquired from their connections made at World Summit AI
  • Connect with collaborators who share your passion for AI that makes the world a better place
  • Receive expert feedback from our judges and investors to accelerate your impact in the real world
  • Join a global movement shaping the future of AI for everyone. Our community is 360K and counting…

What you get

  • Pitch on the renowned World Summit AI Start-up Showcase stage, to a dedicated audience
  • Get expert feedback from our panel of expert judges
  • Get full access to both days of World Summit AI 2026
  • Network and schedule 1-2-1 meetings with the global AI community through our AI-powered networking app
  • Get your company logo and speaker featured on the World Summit AI Website
  • Get social media coverage of your participation

Entry requirements & the fine print

  • Applications close at midnight on Thursday 30th October 2025.
  • The shortlist companies will be notified on Thursday 6th November.
  • The Start-up Showcase winner, selected by the judges, will be announced on the Main Stage at the end of the summit
  • If you’re one of the five shortlisted start-ups, the CEO or Founder of your start-up must be able to join us in person in Doha on the 9 & 10 December 2025.
  • To qualify as an early stage start-up, you must have been incorporated for less than 2 years and have received less than $2 million in funding.

All applications are screened. So if this criteria doesn’t apply, your application will be politely rejected.
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