Apply as a startup
Pitch to investors, meet them one-to-one and show your product to the MENA ecosystem. Applications for the 2027 edition open with the programme announcement; pre-register now.
What selected startups get
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A pitch on the main stage
Finalists pitch live to a jury of VCs and angel investors, in front of the whole summit.
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Pre-booked investor meetings
One-to-one meetings with investors whose thesis matches your sector and stage.
- 03
Pitch coaching
Feedback on your deck and your pitch from investors and experienced founders before the final.
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Visibility
A place in the startup exhibition and in StartupMENA's communication to the network.
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Mentorship
Office hours with mentors, corporates and ecosystem partners during the summit.
Who can apply
- Based in, or expanding to, MENA and Africa
- Pre-seed to Series A
- A working product or prototype
- All sectors welcome
Focus themes
- Fintech & payments
- AI & data
- Climate tech & energy
- Agritech & food
- Healthtech
- E-commerce & logistics
- Edtech & future of work
- Mobility & smart cities
How it works
- 1
Pre-register
Email us your startup name, country, sector, stage and pitch deck.
- 2
Selection
A jury of investors reviews every application and selects the finalists.
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Preparation
Finalists get pitch coaching and their investor meetings are scheduled.
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Summit
Pitch on stage, meet investors and exhibit in Casablanca.
Pre-register your startup
Send us your details and deck. We confirm your pre-registration and tell you as soon as applications open. Applying is free.