MoIAT Startup Pitch Competition — MIITE
Supports deep-tech founders at MIITE with mentorship, investor access, and competition visibility.
The MoIAT Startup Pitch Competition is an annual event-linked competition hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) as part of the Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) conference, UAE's flagship industrial platform. MIITE 2026 was held May 3–6 at ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, marking the event's fifth anniversary. The competition provides a structured forum for startups to pitch…
Advanced and emerging technology startups pitching innovations across UAE Ministry of Industry priority sectors including advanced manufacturing, AI, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, energy, and agritech.
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