Startup & Innovation Zone
A dedicated pitch stage and demo floor connecting Arab and North American founders with investors, mentors and corporate venture teams.
The Innovation Zone brings early-stage and scale-up companies onto the same floor as investors, accelerators and government innovation agencies attending AAIX 2027 in Washington, D.C. — October 15–17, 2027.
Who it's for
Early-stage founders
Startups with a working product seeking their first Arab-American or North American customers and capital.
Scale-ups
Growth-stage companies expanding into new markets and looking for distribution or investment partners.
Accelerators & incubators
Programs bringing a cohort of portfolio companies to present to a cross-border audience.
Corporate venture teams
Investment arms and innovation units scouting deal flow across the Arab world and North America.
What's included
Pitch Stage
Timed slots on a dedicated stage in front of investors, media and delegations.
Investor Meetings
Scheduled one-on-one sessions with venture funds, family offices and corporate investors.
Demo Tables
A staffed table on the innovation floor to demonstrate your product throughout the Expo.
Mentoring
Office-hours sessions with experienced operators and advisors across sectors.
Who should apply
- Startups and scale-ups with an operating product or service.
- Accelerators, incubators and university innovation programs.
- Investors and corporate venture teams seeking curated deal flow.
- Government innovation and entrepreneurship agencies.
Reserve your place in the Innovation Zone
Tell us about your company or program and our team will confirm eligibility, pitch slots and available space.