The Annual Investment Meeting, AIM 2023, is fully aware that starting a new business generally comes with an array of challenges, including finding capital, hiring employees, managing finances, marketing, legal work, and many other daunting tasks. However, we still believe that it’s rewarding, and leads to increased job satisfaction and the possibility of leaving a legacy.
That’s why AIM 2023 has included STARTUPS as a separate, distinct Pillar, under the global event’s Innovation & Technology Track, among 5 pillars, namely FDI Pillar, FPI Pillar, Startups Pillar, SMEs Pillar, and Future Cities Pillar. However, the STARTUP PILLAR has a special position in the structure, framework, and context of the 12th edition of AIM.
That said, let’s start by having a brief look at what a Startup is from AIM 2023’s perspective.
Startups at a Glance
We understand that a startup is a company in the initial stages of business, and its founders are probably one or more determined entrepreneurs who want to sell a product or service for which they believe there is demand.
We also know that top on the list of the challenges a startup is facing is capital, that is funding, or, bluntly, MONEY! It’s clear to us that startup founders usually finance their businesses by attracting outside investment before they get off the ground. Financing sources may include friends, family, venture capitalists, crowdfunding, and, probably, loans. Moreover, Startups should also pay attention to the geographic dimension, that is where they'll be doing business, and the legal structure of their business.
So, here is the situation in a nutshell. A group of ambitious entrepreneurs is possibly encountering the usual challenge of needing to start their new company with limited resources & high costs. They’re certainly passionate about their dream, but the world is by no means rosy, and maybe the wind sometimes does not blow as the ships desire! What then?
Here comes the vital role that AIM 2023 will play to drive startups to maximize their potential, expand their network, and grow globally.
4 Reasons Why Startups Must Go to AIM
Let’s put it outright! Startups don’t have the luxury to close their eyes to an event that has evolved, over 12 years, into a leading platform where startups & incubators will take advantage of a wide range of activities, which give them real value. Let’s dive deeper into them.
1-Exhibition Kiosk
By having a kiosk at the AIM 2023 Exhibition, startup businesses will have a great opportunity to connect with investors from all over the world in a forum that aims to provide multiple benefits to all participants.
2-Live Pitch & Win Big!
AIM 2023 Startup Pitch Competition stands out as one of AIM 2023’s remarkable initiatives that provide support and enhance future growth among global startups. At the AIM Startup Live Pitch sessions, a shortlist of eligible startups will be pitching their projects, live, to a panel of judges who are experts in the fields of Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Business Management — in the presence of the global investment community. The sessions will consequently make it possible for startups to gain maximum exposure and get connected with local & international investors from the AIM 2023’s anticipated 200 participating countries, thereby maximizing the potential to attract new sources of funding & financing solutions for their businesses.
Winning startups will be granted lucrative prizes in recognition of their innovative business model & brilliant application of technology to their business, which provides a unique opportunity for outstanding startup awardees to be recognized further by AIM global investors.
3-Networking
AIM 2023 is a wonderful opportunity for startup representatives to interact with clients & investors around the world via the multiple high-level B2B, G2B, & G2G meetings that will take place over the event’s 3 days between startups, investors, and government officials
4-Hub for Knowledge
At AIM 2023’s Startup sessions, all Startups, Incubators, and Special Programs will take advantage of the new insights, best practices, and investment policies that will be shared by the event’s renowned speakers and panelists. Moreover, the event is a golden opportunity for participants to engage in productive discussions that will be conducted by experts from the investment community to explore the topics on the Startup Pillar.
All things considered, with AIM 2023 representing a rare opportunity for startups to get featured & promoted by AIM across all media in addition to a chance to benefit from an Exclusive Delegate Pass with access to all AIM features, it’s time to …
