Startups are at the heart of the Middle East’s transformation story. From climate tech and logistics to education, health, retail, and financial services, early-stage companies are filling critical gaps, building new markets, and driving economic diversification. Backed by a wave of regional funding, accelerator programmes, and cross-border expansion support, the region’s startup ecosystem is gaining momentum—and global attention.
The Startup of the Year award recognises an early-stage company that has shown significant progress in developing a scalable solution to a real-world challenge. Whether through pilot projects, product launches, commercial partnerships, or early customer growth, the winning startup will demonstrate strong execution, innovation, and market relevance.
Why nominate?
This is your opportunity to highlight how your startup is moving from idea to impact. Submissions should include your core value proposition, the problem being solved, your go-to-market strategy, and measurable results—whether revenue growth, user expansion, fundraising, or strategic collaborations. We welcome nominations from across industries, including but not limited to tech, health, sustainability, mobility, food systems, and digital commerce.
Contact us
For editorial enquiries and nominations, contact nivetha.dayanand@itp.com. For sponsorship opportunities, contact ines.benrejeb@itp.com
