SBWC set to propel female-led startups at Expand North Star

The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) has announced an exceptional opportunity for the UAE's most innovative female tech entrepreneurs, and is now accepting applications from UAE-based, women-led startups to receive fully-sponsored participation at Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai from I2 to I5 October at Dubai Harbour.

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This prestigious sponsorship is designed to propel local talent onto the global stage, and will select eight UAE-based founders to exhibit their businesses at the international event, gaining unparalleled access to a network of global investors, venture capitalists, and industry leaders. Furthermore, all sponsored startups will be automatically entered into the event's flagship ‘Supernova Challenge,’ the world’s largest startup pitch competition, which boasts a prize pool of $214,000 in equity-free grants. In its IOth edition, Expand North Star 2025 is the world's largest startup and investor event. organised by Dubai World Trade centre and hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy in partnership with Gitex Global.

Commenting on the announcement, Maryam Bin Al Shaikh, Director of SBWC stated, “Beyond our comprehensive business ecosystem at SBWC, ‘one of our core missions is to ensure that the pioneering women shaping the UAE’s economy have the opportunity to excel on the global stage. By empowering our members at Expand North Star, we not only support their growth, but position them to become the next generation of leaders shaping innovation for the entire region. The ‘Supernova Challenge’ is where great ideas meet global opportunity, and we are proud to open that door for female-led startups.”