In today’s startup landscape, there is no shortage of startups who are looking for inventors and capital. But as an investor, how do you know which startup is right for you? This is where we come in. We have prepared...
- October 28, 2025
- 6 Min Read
As an early-stage startup, if you think pitching to an angel investor in Dubai is the same as pitching Silicon Valley VC, then you are dead wrong and that is why you can’t seem to get their funding. Here’s what...
- October 28, 2025
- 6 Min Read
While local startups are fighting in saturated markets, cross-border startups are accessing untapped customers, diverse talent pools, and international capital—all at once. From accessing global funding to entering a new market, the cross-border collaboration for startups has never been easier....
- October 16, 2025
- 6 Min Read
Every year, thousands of startups compete for investor attention at summits worldwide. Most walk away with business cards and hollow promises. At IIS, startups walk away with term sheets. If you have a startup that wants to enter the UAE’s...
- October 4, 2025
- 6 Min Read
Here is the thing, networking isn’t schmoozing— it’s about finding people who care about the same problems you do and figuring out how to solve them together. And finding those people in a room full of smart individuals can be...
- October 3, 2025
- 6 Min Read
It is quite unbelievable that there were over 5600 startups registered in the UAE (report) in the second quarter of 2024. So, if you are an investor still debating where to put your money, this is your chance of scoring...
- September 23, 2025
- 6 Min Read
The startup world might look all bright and shiny from the outside, but once you go into it you see there are challenges and failures that come with stepping into this world. One wrong move and success becomes a distant...
- June 18, 2025
- 7 Min Read
Angel investment, what is it exactly and why should startups focus on it if they want to turn their innovative idea into a thriving business? In the sphere of startups, as an entrepreneur you can find multiple ways to secure...
- May 26, 2025
- 7 Min Read
In a booming ecosystem like the UAE where there is abundant competition and opportunities, how and where do entrepreneurs find the perfect investor and funding. With international investors surging into the market, government initiatives transforming the landscape, and new funding...
- May 5, 2025
- 7 Min Read
The potential of AI extends far beyond temporary internet trends. AI can help businesses grow—not just multinational corporations but startups too! In this article, we’ll explore various AI business opportunities and examine how diversesectors leverage AI to create innovative solutions...
- May 3, 2025
- 7 Min Read













