Pitch competitions
3 programmes. Of these, none says it takes no equity, and 2 have applications open.
A global challenge from Abu Dhabi for AI, software and connected-device solutions in fertility, population health and wellbeing. Teams build a working prototype, and the top three share USD 105,000.
US$50k prize · equity not published
The global pitch competition at Expand North Star in Dubai, judged in three stage tracks: pre-seed, seed and Series A. Semi-finalists pitch live and winners are picked on site.
Funding not published · equity not published
A global prize for small and medium enterprises and non-profits with sustainability solutions in health, food, energy, water and climate action. Each category winner receives US$1,000,000.
US$1m prize · equity not published
We list 3 programmes: Future Health Digital Innovation Challenge, Supernova 0X (Supernova Challenge) and Zayed Sustainability Prize. Each listing links to the programme's own pages and shows the day we last verified it.
None of the 3 says it takes no equity. 3 do not publish their equity terms, so ask before you apply.
Applications are open for Supernova 0X (Supernova Challenge) (closes 2 November 2026) and Future Health Digital Innovation Challenge (closes 15 November 2026). The deadlines page lists every date we track.
Abu Dhabi (1) and Dubai (1). Delivery varies: each listing says whether the programme runs in person, remotely or both.
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