The Industry Cohort is a flagship market acceleration program designed to bridge high-potential startups with the fast-growing Middle East ecosystem. Envisioned as an industry-specific initiative, the program curates a select group of promising startups from across India and facilitates their access to business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and investment prospects in the region.
Each vertical will feature ten handpicked startups that demonstrate innovation, scalability, and readiness to expand into Middle East markets.
Build a sustainable channel for innovation exchange and economic cooperation between the two regions.
Identify and support 10 high-potential startups per industry vertical through targeted business development, exposure, and investor engagement.
Facilitate participation from pan-India startup ecosystem players, including state nodal agencies, top incubators, and accelerators.
Startups will be selected in partnership with incubators, state bodies, and ecosystem stakeholders across India.
Each cohort is supported by the lead sponsor and sector experts who guide startups with insights, product-market fit, and regional readiness.
Tailored sessions with investors, corporates, and government bodies across the UAE and Middle East.
High-impact presentations and networking events hosted in the UAE to spotlight each startup’s offering to relevant stakeholders.
10 startups per vertical gain actionable access to funding, partnerships, or customer acquisition opportunities in the UAE/Middle East.
Deeper industry collaboration and open innovation through structured engagement.
Long-term market presence for select startups post-program.
Jaleel Holdings, a global leader in food distribution and retail, leads the charge in redefining how food is produced, processed, distributed, and consumed. This cohort is designed to discover and nurture food startups working on:
Transworld Group, a multinational shipping and logistics powerhouse, partners with Kerala Startup Mission to boost startups in the supply chain and logistics ecosystem. The cohort is focused on building future-ready supply chains with:
EaseMyTrip, one of India’s largest online travel platforms, invites startups to co-create the future of travel and tourism. With a focus on digitization, personalization, and sustainability, this cohort looks for disruptive solutions in:
