SUPERNOVA CHALLENGE

The Most Rewarding Startup Battleground

There’s fame, glory and surefire success in the offing for the incredibly ingenious AI startups. The Ai Everything x GITEX Supernova Challenge returns to give global startups a chance to grand-stand their ideas, grab the world’s attention and win a bulk of cash from the prize-pool of US$ 100,000.

The battleground is set with big prizes, serious buyers, and a flock of active funders and founders joining the jury duty. It’s now up to you startups, if you think you’ve got what it takes, apply before 30 September 2021.

* Deadline to apply: 30 September 2021

SUPERNOVA 2021 is available for exhibiting startup companies only . To apply for SUPERNOVA 2021, please connect to Exhibitor Zone.

Evaluation Criteria

All startups entering the competition must be:

An exhibitor of AI Everything ,GITEX Future Stars, Fintech Surge, Future Blockchain Summit and Marketing Mania
At most 5 years in operation
Must use technology in their products or services
Must have scalable business solutions
All startups can apply more than ONE category in the Supernova pitch competition.

Video Criteria

All applicants must submit a URL to their video application. Below are the guidelines:

Video must be a maximum of 3 minutes
Video must be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo
Generic corporate videos / animated videos will be accepted.
Video does not need to be animated or require any significant production value – a high quality camera on a mobile phone is sufficient. i.e. It can be a ‘selfie’ styled video with a team member(s) addressing the guiding questions below or a PPT video

Categories & Prizes

Practice your pitch well ‘cause the stakes are high. Besides cash winnings, you definitely will draw the attention of big-ticket investors, multinational corporation heads, government chiefs and media in attendance.

Book your POD to compete for Supernova Challenge
Supernova Champion US$ 100,000 – Ultimate prize for the most innovative global startup solution
Best Emirati Startup US$ 10,000 – For our UAE resident startup founder(s)
Best Social Impact US$ 10,000 – Startup innovation/solution addressing social & cultural issues
Best Environmental Impact US$ 10,000 – Startup innovation/solution answering environmental issues
Best GCC and MENA Startup US$10,000 – Top startup from within the GCC and MENA region
Best AI Startup US$10,000 – Startup innovation/solution incorporating AI
Best Scaleup US$ 10,000 - Startup that has received USD 3 Million & over in funding and has a developed product
Best International Startup US$ 10,000 - Startup with founder(s) residing outside the Arab world
Best Youth Startup US$ 10,000 - Startup with founder(s) who are 30 years old or younger
Best Female Led Startup US$ 10,000 - Startup founded by a female entrepreneur(s)
Best Gen-Z Startup US$ 10,000 – Startup founded by someone born after 1995 (24 and below)