Supernova AI MEA Pitch competition

Supernova AI MEA Pitch competition

An influential platform that will connect the region’s most visionary AI start-ups with global investors, venture capitalists, and technology leaders.

Hosted at AI Everything MEA, the Supernova Challenge will spotlight transformative solutions in smart cities, healthcare, fintech and advanced technologies. You’ll have the opportunity to pitch live, gain global exposure and showcase your solution to potential clients.

Overall Champion & Top
Disruptive Egyptian Startup Winners

Winners participating in Expand North Star 2026 &
Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026

2026 JUDGES

Abeer Selim

Abeer Selim

EMEA Senior Solution Consultant

IBM

Aymen Sarraj

Aymen Sarraj

Growth & Partnerships Architect - Africa

BetaWaves Ventures

Caroline wais

Caroline wais

Partner

Plug & Play

Ezzeddin Zahzah

Ezzeddin Zahzah

Program Director

500 Global

Gerald Ko

Gerald Ko

Principal

Gobi Partners

Germine Bouchnack

Germine Bouchnack

Associate Director

MEVP

Hamed Mahmoud

Hamed Mahmoud

Principal

Access Bridge Ventures

Lewam Kefela

Lewam Kefela

Principal

Partech Capital

Maha Mandour

Maha Mandour

Founding Partner

COREangels MEA

Mohamed Ihab

Mohamed Ihab

Senior Investment Associate

Dar Ventures

Nour Allam

Nour Allam

Principal

Plus VC

Noureen Negmeldin

Noureen Negmeldin

Senior Investment Analyst

Falak Startups

Omar Hamdalla

Omar Hamdalla

Principal

Sukna Ventures

Sherrif Nassim

Sherrif Nassim

Managing Partner

Jedar Capital

Uwem Umemakpan

Uwem Umemakpan

Head of investments

Launch Africa

Zaid Farekh

Zaid Farekh

Founder & Partner

Propeller

HOW CAN YOU APPLY?

To take part in the Supernova Challenge pitch competition, you must be an exhibiting startup at AI Everything MEA. Once registered as an exhibitor, you’ll be eligible to apply for the challenge.

After submitting your application, you’ll receive updates via email regarding your selection status for the Semi- Finals, based on the official timeline.