Enter TechRound’s Dubai32 2024!
TechRound is proud to announce our first Dubai32 campaign, celebrating the most exciting emerging startups in Dubai.
Whether your business has been innovating in the space for 20 years or just 2 months, this is an opportunity to have your story heard.
Enter for free for a chance to be featured as one of our top 32 startups in Dubai. Each company featured will get an individual write-up, so it’s great publicity!
Founded in 2016, TechRound is the UK’s best-known and fastest-growing startup and tech news site. This is where decision-makers, investors and startups of all sizes and nature come to find out the latest developments and trends within the industry.
Entries Open: 13th November 2024, 10:00 GMT
Entry Cost: Free
Entry Deadline: 20th November, 17:00 GMT
Winners To Be Announced: 3rd December 2024, 12:00 GMT
Why Enter?
- Featured in front of an audience of 150,000+ visitors per month
- Top 32 placements get a full page write-up (see example)
- Recognised by VCs, investors, journalists and industry leaders
- Free to enter
Our Criteria
- All companies must have a Dubai-specific startup angle
- Revenue is not a deciding factor
- New businesses and established businesses welcome
Meet The Judges
Zeeshan Mallick, CEO at YouYaa
Zeeshan Mallick is the CEO of YouYaa, a Dubai-based agency specializing in finance-sector marketing, with extensive expertise in scaling Web3, blockchain, and fintech businesses. Known for his data-driven strategies and digital transformation acumen, Zeeshan has driven exponential growth, engagement, and ROI optimization for clients like Obiex, KoraPay, and Kafu Games.
His background in business development, brand revitalization, and team leadership enables him to build high-impact marketing functions that position brands for long-term success in dynamic, fast-evolving markets.
Erika Doyle, Founder of Drink Dry
Erika Doyle is the Founder of Drink Dry, the UAE’s first premium non-alcoholic drinks marketplace. With a passion for the zero-alcohol movement, Erika has grown Drink Dry from an online store to a key player in the retail and hospitality sectors, collaborating with the best venues and brands across the GCC. Recognised as one of the region’s inspiring female leaders by Arabian Business, Erika‘s innovative leadership has expanded Drink Dry’s presence into major regional markets, showcasing premium quality non-alcoholic drinks and promoting a healthier lifestyle.
Micayla Caetano, Marketing and Partnerships Manager at TechRound
Micayla is TechRound’s marketing manager and writer, with a passion for all things digital and social media. She has worked alongside both international brands and startups, using her creativity to build their digital presences along the way.
She has worked with a few startup brands that launched in Dubai, and having lived there for a short period of time, Micayla maintains great interest in the country’s growth.
William Jones, Marketing Director Middle East at Malt
Will is Managing Director Middle East at Malt, the leading freelance talent marketplace shaping the future of work. With a background in engineering, management consulting, and startup leadership,
William brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic vision to empower businesses and freelancers in the region. He holds an MBA from INSEAD.
How Is the Competition Judged?
Our judges are the experts, so we ask them to rank all the entrants based on their own criteria. We then cross-reference their rankings to generate our top 100 winners.
Important! Advice From The Judges
Use the first line to describe your business, what it does and what you are about in two sentences…what makes you tick?
With our judges reading through hundreds of applications, we are looking for a clear description of your business, its concept, its success and plans for growth.
Try to avoid waffle and discuss your business clearly and concisely.
Model application example 1 >>
Model application example 2 >>