The African winners of the regional pitch competition at AIM Congress 2025 will present their businesses to a panel of investors, industry leaders, and global decision-makers in April 2025. The regional competitions seek tech startups with high development potential. AIM Congress will promote a total of 200,000 USD in investments throughout the event, reinforcing its commitment to promoting global entrepreneurship.
Opportunity for African innovators
The brightest and most innovative tech startup owners in Africa have the opportunity to participate in a regional pitch competition. This competition will enable them to win vital investments and the support necessary to develop their innovations.
The 2025 regional pitch competition will also take place in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, the USA, China, India, and ASEAN countries. The winners from these eight regions will have the chance to present their businesses to a panel of investors, industry leaders, and global decision-makers in April of the following year.
This opportunity for African innovators follows the unveiling of the 2025 regional pitch competition as part of AIM Congress 2025. Each year, thousands of policymakers, government officials, international organizations, startups, and entrepreneurs from around the world gather in Abu Dhabi to share experiences and innovative ideas at the AIM Congress.
Global startup showdown
In this edition, participating startup leaders will start with regional competitions on December 18, culminating in a grand finale during the AIM Congress from April 7 to 9, 2025. The 2025 startup pitch competition promises to be an essential platform for emerging innovators to bring their business ideas to the international stage.
According to AIM Congress 2025, the winners of the regional competitions will join the finalists of the Global Startup Showdown to compete one last time in Abu Dhabi in April. According to the organizers of AIM Congress 2025, the winners of the final stages will receive guaranteed investments, ensuring they have the support needed to develop their businesses.
Over the years, AIM Congress has made it its mission to empower startups from all sectors and help founders connect with strategic investors to catalyze growth opportunities. Applications for the regional competitions open on December 18, 2024, and close on February 15, 2025. Meanwhile, registrations for the main AIM competition will remain open until February 28, 2025.
Final presentation for tech startups at AIM Congress 2025
The final stages of project presentations will take place on April 7 and 8, 2025, and the awards ceremony is scheduled for April 9, 2025, during the AIM Congress. This initiative further strengthens AIM Congress’s commitment to stimulating innovation and supporting the growth of global startups.
« This competition highlights our mission of connecting startups with the resources, networks, and investment opportunities they need to succeed. We look forward to welcoming innovative entrepreneurs from around the world at this year’s event », said Walid Farghal, Managing Director of AIM Congress.
The 14th edition of the AIM Congress will be held in Abu Dhabi from April 7 to 9, 2025, with the participation of over 25,000 personalities from 180 countries worldwide. The event will feature a range of events, forums, round tables, workshops, high-level meetings, an exhibition, the AIM Investment Awards, the startup competition, and country investment presentations, covering eight main portfolios: Foreign Direct Investment, Global Trade, Startups and Unicorns, Future Cities, Future Finance, Global Manufacturing, Digital Economy, and Entrepreneurs.
