Expand North Star Becomes Magnet for Global Tech Powerhouses

As we count down to the 10th anniversary of Expand North Star, the momentum only grows stronger. A new wave of global innovation players has confirmed their participation, reinforcing Dubai’s position as the go-to global stage for startups ready to scale.

Here’s what’s fuelling the next chapter of the world’s largest event for startups and investors:

New Confirmations & Global Pavilions

• France cements its role as a European powerhouse with 30 top startups, anchoring the largest EU pavilion to date.
• Making its first appearance, HKSTP (Hong Kong) brings 10 pioneering startups spanning biotech, AI, and next-gen enterprise solutions.
• Advantage Austria returns with 12 high-growth ventures, showcasing the country’s strengths in smart tech and green innovation.
• As part of the 10-year anniversary celebrations, SHERAA secures 10 startup pods to spotlight Sharjah’s most promising founders.
• The Chengdu Government Pavilion steps onto the global stage with 10 innovative Chinese startups.
• Gwangju Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency debuts with a cutting-edge AI delegation of 6 startups, while the Korea Creative Content Agency returns with a powerful creative tech showcase.
• MK Business Link brings a distinguished Polish delegation, reinforcing Poland’s rising role in Europe’s innovation landscape.
• in5, Dubai’s homegrown tech and innovation powerhouse, will showcase 20 breakthrough startups, reinforcing the UAE’s role in building globally scalable companies.
• Latvia’s Investment and Development Agency curates a handpicked group of 12 promising startups poised for international scale.

This year’s Expand North Star isn’t just a celebration of a decade of innovation—it’s a high-impact platform for the boldest startups from every corner of the world to scale faster, smarter, and globally.

Join us this October at Dubai Harbour as we mark 10 years of scaling global innovation and spotlighting the world’s most ambitious startups.