Competition

Xcelerate Startup Competition

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Xcelerate Startup Competition is an in-person pitch competition at WHX Tech in Dubai for early-stage and scale-up healthcare startups with a working product. Shortlisted startups secure a WHX Tech Startup Pod to compete for a share of USD 30,000 in equity-free cash prizes and mentorship.

Key facts

Organiser
Informa
Deadline
November 4, 2026
Amount
$15,000 · Prize
Equity
None
Entry fee
Fee required
Open to
Not stated
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and later
Sectors
AI and machine learning, Biotech, Cybersecurity, Healthtech
Format
In person
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Application languages
English

Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.