Press Release

• Dubai’s leading start-up incubator to platform 20 innovators including Kasper and Gainz
• TECOM Group’s entrepreneurship incubator to participate in world’s largest start-up event

Dubai’s leading start-up and entrepreneurship incubator in5 is set to showcase more than 20 innovators from its ecosystem harnessing technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) at Expand North Star. The incubator, founded by TECOM Group in 2013, is returning showcasing its commitment to fostering a vibrant ecosystem for entrepreneurs through its participation in the world's largest start-up event.

in5's presence at Expand North Star underscores its pivotal role in nurturing groundbreaking start-ups and contributing to Dubai's vision as a global hub for technology and innovation. Visitors to in5’s stand at Expand North Star, taking place at Dubai Harbour on 12-15 October, will have the opportunity to engage with a selection of thriving start-ups from the ecosystem. in5 has supported more than 1,000 ventures across its tech, media, design, and science verticals.

“Entrepreneurship is a stepping stone to industry leadership, and our ecosystem is curated to reaffirm Dubai’s appeal as an attractive and supportive hub for innovators and enterprises,” said Majed Al Suwaidi, Senior Vice President at TECOM Group, on behalf of in5. “Dubai’s entrepreneurial spirit, pro-innovation regulatory frameworks, and partnership-driven approach have strengthened confidence in the city. in5’s success stories reflect Dubai’s position as a launchpad for sustainable growth, new market entry, and business expansion. We will continue to play a central role in nurturing future innovators that contribute towards the vision of Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’.”

Reimagining leisure and work
in5’s showcase at Expand North Star will feature Bellboy, an AI-powered SaaS platform designed to automate selected hospitality services for memorable five-star experiences, and Kasper, a construction solutions platform to simplify building material procurement processes.
Also present at in5’s stand will be Gainz connects retail investors and institutions with vetted debt financing opportunities, lowering barriers to entry, enabling businesses to scale-hassle-free, and ensuring secondary exit options. The incubator will also spotlight MyGatePass, which is transforming visitor management through seamless UAE Pass integration, and Priseen Solutions, dedicated to redefining business-consumer interactions through seamless technology-based experiences.

These start-ups represent the diverse and dynamic talent fostered within the in5 ecosystem, demonstrating their potential to drive economic growth by reimagining tech-enablement across a range of industries. Since 2013, in5 has facilitated partnerships, mentoring, and advisory opportunities for international entrepreneurs and talent looking to start and scale up from Dubai.

in5 offers start-ups in the technology, media, design, and science sectors a platform to grow with access to Innovation Centres across the city’s most vibrant business districts, including Dubai Internet City, Dubai Design District (d3), and Dubai Production City. Its noteworthy alumni include buy-now-pay-later platform Tabby and Detectiome, the health-tech start-up building Revonco, the first multi-cancer detection test tailored for Middle Eastern populations.

Visitors are invited to explore in5’s initiatives and connect with innovators driving future-focused technologies at Stand No. E30 in Hall 6 of Dubai Harbour during Expand North Star.

in5 is part of TECOM Group, which has contributed to Dubai’s economic ambitions for more than two decades through sector-focused districts including Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Industrial City.

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