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)

NEW: Generic corporate videos / animated videos are accepted!

Please see below for criteria and guidelines:

Video Criteria

Video must be a maximum of 3 minutes

Video must be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo

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.

You can apply to only ONE category on the pitch competition. By default ALL shortlisted startups are eligible to the Supernova Champion Category.