Pitch. Partner. Prosper
Who We Are & Why This Initiative Matters
The UAE-India Start-up Series is the flagship initiative of the UAE–India CEPA Council, created to promote, support, and connect high-potential Indian Start-ups with meaningful opportunities in UAE and international markets.
Anchored in the broader framework of the UAE–India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), this initiative seeks to deepen cross-border collaboration in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship by building new bridges between two of the world’s most dynamic ecosystems.
Article 13.2 of the UAE-India CEPA specifically outlines the commitment of both countries to strengthen cooperation in the Start-up domain, including through closer ties between incubators, accelerators, and related institutions.
The Start-up Series is a tangible realisation of that shared vision.
The Timeline
Launch Day
Application Deadline
Shortlist Reveal
Pitch Preparation Phase
Finalists
The Grand Pitch Event
Incubation Journey Begins
What Drives Us
The primary objective of the UAE-India Start-up Series is to identify and select five Indian Start-ups and support their expansion into international markets through incubation and ecosystem integration. These selected Start-ups will be provided with strategic access to UAE-based innovation hubs, free zones, and business enablers.
By connecting them with incubators across the UAE, the program aims to help these Start-ups enter new markets, build commercial partnerships, and scale their impact on a global stage. The initiative will also serve to deepen economic ties and innovation flows between the two countries under the CEPA framework.
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