The U.A.E. is considered to be one of the prominent countries in fuelling innovation, digital transformation, nurturing the entrepreneurial mind-set and thereby achieving limitless progress. In line with this vision and after 2 successful series in 2018 and 2020, we are thrilled to return for the 3rd edition of Hello Business Pitch with an exciting twist.

As the constant enablers of SMBs, this time, we come forward, presenting aspiring startups and the nation’s disruptive ideators, a chance to participate in Hello Business Pitch 3!

In addition to offering existing startups that are up to 3 years old an opportunity to grow and scale their business to new heights by pitching their journeys and forecasted growth, we also present a brand-new prospect to ambitious individuals that have a framework, idea, and business model but haven’t commenced operations yet. This category encourages and invites individuals to innovate and create solutions, services and products that support the national growth agenda and respond to the ongoing societal and economic transitions.

After an extensive review, the jury announced the Top 25 Startups and Top 25 Ideators who continued their journey with us.

6 cash prize opportunities, 3 for each category, awarded to the top participants

We have summoned a Jury panel for Hello Business Pitch 3, that encompasses of some of the most prominent business leaders and experts across a vast range of industries in this region with a proven track record of business success and background in leadership, mentoring, financial investments, entrepreneurship and much more.

The criteria of evaluation for this expert panel will include the following:

• Sustainability, innovation and effectiveness of the product plus, the solution it proposes to offer
• The strength and ability of the proposed idea/or business to disrupt the market
• Its rank and residence in the current business landscape
• The expected or current revenue and business model
• Future forecast and growth direction

An intensive assessment of hundreds of applications was carried out., whereby the top candidates were shortlisted. View the shortlisted Ideators and Startups below. If you made it to the next round, you will be contacted by our team with the steps to follow.

Each of the shortlisted participants from the respective categories will receive an articulate training session after the First Pitch Round to help them enhance and perfect their final pitch to the jury. This session will comprise of industry-leading tips on business planning and scaling, value proposition, marketing and financial strategies, customer journey mapping, and much more. This training session is mindfully designed to ensure the readiness of all participating businesses to put their best foot forward and face the leading experts in the region!