Dubai Startup Pitch and Mixer

Join the Dubai Startup Pitch and Mixer, held on 2nd April 2026, in Dubai, UAE. This event brings together like-minded experts, builders, and enthusiasts for meaningful discussions, know-how sharing, and networking. It typically makes a speciality of actual-world insights instead of concepts, imparting attendees the chance to connect directly with industry peers, discover rising tendencies, and exchange realistic ideas. With a selective or approval-based layout, the event ensures exquisite interactions in a focused environment, making it treasured for those trying to collaborate, learn, and stay beforehand of their field.

Organized By

Founder Connects is a community-driven networking initiative designed for startup founders to connect, collaborate, and solve real business challenges together.

Event Highlights

• ​Morning virtual speed networking.
• ​Evening in-person meetup at the Paramount Hotel Midtown.
• ​Access to Dubai’s most curated founder crowd.
• ​A community that gets things done.
• ​Welcome Drink + Popcorn.

Prize Details

• The top 3 winners will receive prizes
• Prize includes 3 months free (100% OFF) Squad membership
• Winners will join a group of 10 founders
• Focus on collaboration and peer support
• The goal is to solve challenges and scale their ventures

Event Agenda

Morning

• Meet 9 founders one-on-one in the morning. You'll already recognize faces when you arrive at the evening gathering.
• During the virtual session, 10 entrepreneurs will be chosen at random to make live presentations on stage that evening.

Evening

• Reconnect with matches in the morning and grow your network.
• Watch the live pitches of the ten chosen entrepreneurs. Give them a score between 1 and 10, and assist in rewarding the most promising creators.

Special Feature

• Arabian Business Young Achiever and Emirates Women Award Winner.
• Sarwa raised $26.5 million in successive stages, backed by Mubadala and KIPCO.
• AI-driven wealth tools are paving the way for accessible, low-cost investing across the MENA area.

The Dubai Startup Pitch and Mixer offers a focused, high-value space for founders to connect, collaborate, and turn ideas into real growth opportunities.