Why Attending AIM Congress is Imperative for Startups
Are you a startup in the post-COVID-19 era? Well, starting a company can be a difficult undertaking but a rewarding one.
You probably are one or more ambitious entrepreneurs who wish to sell a product or service for which you believe there is demand. Besides, you’re perhaps facing the traditional challenge of having to start your new business with high costs and limited revenue. And, your band of innovative partners and you are undoubtedly passionate about fulfilling your dream, but your mission is coming with a host of challenges, such as hiring employees, marketing, legal work, conducting research, getting advice from expert entrepreneurs who have done it before - and FUNDING!
Definitely, as a startup business in the first stages of operation, you’re in dire need of CAPITAL to support the early costs. Well, the fact is raising funds can turn out to be quite overwhelming. However, this doesn’t mean you will have to scrap your plan. Rather, to turn your dream into reality, you need to find INVESTORS, who are ready, and willing, to invest into your novel idea.
And here comes the vital role of the Annual Investment Meeting AIM - the world’s leading platform for startups to maximize their potential, expand their network, and grow globally.
AIM & The Startup Pillar
The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) is an initiative taken more than a decade ago by the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Economy, and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai. AIM is the world’s leading investment platform with more than 16,000 participants, over 400 exhibitors & co-exhibitors, 60+ high-level dignitaries, 150+ investment specialists, and experts in 2019.
The Annual Investment Meeting AIM 2022 strives to support all economic sectors by opening numerous doors of opportunities to the world, as a dynamic roadmap to recovery from COVID-19, as it highlights six multi-faceted pillars, including the AIM Startup Pillar.
The next edition of the Annual Investment Meeting, AIM 2022, will be held on 29 – 31 March 2022, under the theme “Investments in Sustainable Innovation for a Thriving Future”, and will leverage the Startup Pillar in a way that enables each participating startup to kick off their business and raise seed capital at the project’s early stage by showcasing the business’ top-end revenue and growth potential.
That being the case, it’s time to ask: What will startups get out of AIM? Or, let’s put the question in other words.
Why Should Startups Attend AIM?
Overall, AIM is a platform where startups will get an opportunity to network with key industry figures, engage with both clients and investors, as well as showcase their innovations and B2B Matchmaking. The event provides startups and incubators with a wide range of activities, which give them real value. Let’s dive deeper into the features and activities-
AIM 2022 Conference
During the AIM 2022 Conferences will feature Country Investment presentations, Activities featuring Global & MENA based Incubators & Accelerators, B2B meetings , Pitching Presentations & Startup Mentorship Sessions featuring brilliant ideas, expert insights, best practices, and ideal investment policies . Further, they will participate in the fruitful discussions that will be led by leaders and specialists from the investment community.
Raise the Round's Fundraising Bootcamp
AIM Startup is partnered with Raise The Round !
Raise the Round provides live online courses for early-stage startup founders to learn how to raise their seed round, sessions are led by Iddo Tal, a serial entrepreneur, 5x founder - 2x exits - ex-Google - 1000x startup coach. Alumni founders who graduated from Raise The Round program have raised more than $100M !
Exclusive offer for AIM Startups!
Pitch & Exhibit Physically & Virtually!
The Annual Investment Meeting’s Startup Pillar will host Live Pitching Sessions, where all the participating startups will physically exhibit at the Dubai Exhibitions Centre at EXPO 2020 Dubai, or digitally via the state-of-the-art virtual events platform, Events10X.
The sessions will enable startups to gain maximum exposure and get connected with local and global investors from more than 170 participating countries, and, thereby, offering them numerous opportunities to find new sources of funding and financing solutions for their business.
AIM 2022 Startup Pitch Competition
AIM will be providing prizes for startups at the Startup Pitch Competition. The Startup Awards will highlight outstanding startup companies in recognition of their innovative business model and brilliant application of technology for their business. Notably, the awards provide startup awardees with a unique opportunity to be recognized further by AIM global investors.
The Startup Pitch Competition will be based on the 3 tier Round of Funding format, featuring various startups globally in the Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding categories.
Startups will have the chance to win up to AED 110,000 in cash prizes and secure funding from global accelerators and Venture Capital firms.
B2B, G2B, & G2G Meetings
The meetings represent a platform that brings together all stakeholders, startups, investors, and government officials in a secured environment that provides real value to all parties.
All in all, AIM is an opportunity for you to network at the Expo 2020 Dubai for 3 days, get exclusive All-Access passes (Exclusive Delegate Pass with access to all AIM features) and pitch live in front of the global investment community.
