🚀 Dubai founders, ready to pitch live?

10 founders get 1 minute on stage. The room scores every pitch. The top 3 earn up to 100% off our Residency.

Not pitching? You still spend the evening with the founders, operators and investors building in Dubai.

Pitch. Connect. Build.

Seats are limited, and the price goes up on the day.

🎤 How the pitch works

1️⃣ Register and tick the pitch box (tech startups only).2️⃣ In the morning session, we pick 10 founders at random.3️⃣ That evening, each one gets 1 minute on stage.4️⃣ The room rates every pitch from 1 to 10.5️⃣ The top 3 earn Residency discounts: 100% off for 1st, 50% off for 2nd, 25% off for 3rd, on 3 months of membership.

The Residency is our peer group: 10 founders who meet to solve real problems and scale together. See how it works

🗓️ How the day runs

🌐 Morning, online (optional but recommended): 11:30 AM to 12:40 PMVirtual speed networking. Meet 9 founders 1-on-1, so you walk in that evening already knowing faces. This is also where the 10 pitchers are picked.

🍹 Evening, in person: 7:00 PM to 11:30 PMFind your morning matches, watch the 10 pitches live, cast your votes and meet the room. The goal: partners, collaborators and warm investor intros.

✅ Your ticket includes

  • Evening in-person meetup

  • Morning virtual speed networking (9 founders, 1-on-1)

  • A chance to pitch live on stage

  • A vote on who earns the Residency

  • Founders-only WhatsApp group

  • Welcome drink and popcorn

👥 Who's in the room

This month's room already includes founders building in AI, fintech, proptech, cybersecurity and Web3, plus the investors and operators around them.

Pitching is for tech startups. The room is for anyone building one.

🌟 Guest of the Month

Meet the investor behind Oraseya Capital, in person.

Elliott is Head of Programs at Oraseya Capital, the UAE's #1 most active investor. Listen to the podcast first:

  • AED 1 Billion government-backed VC fund

  • 70+ startups backed, from pre-seed to Series B

  • UAE's #1 most active investor, 2.5 years running

  • Runs Sandbox, their pre-seed and seed programme

Elliott knows exactly what a VC looks for before saying yes. This is your chance to meet him, ask about the fundraising process, and get insights on how to pitch an investor.

Don't miss the chance to connect in person.

🎟️ Book your seat

Early: AED 147Regular: AED 167Same Day: AED 187 (opens at midnight on event day)

Book now and save. Seats are limited.

Plans change? Full refund up to 72 hours before the event.

👉 Tap Get Ticket above.

👔 Dress Code: Smart casual. 🚗 Parking: Free hotel valet parking - please validate your ticket.

​💔 Can't make it?

Your share could connect two people who truly need it.

🔷 FAQ

Do I have to pitch?No. Pitching is opt-in and for tech startups only. Come to watch, vote and meet the room.

Do I need to join the morning session?No, the evening works on its own. The morning makes it better: you arrive already knowing 9 founders.

Can I buy a ticket on the day?Yes. The Same Day ticket (AED 187) opens at midnight on event day.

Can I bring someone?Yes. Send them this page. Every guest needs their own ticket.

Can I get a refund?Yes, up to 72 hours before the event. After that we have paid the venue, so refunds close.

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