Thee Crimson Collective Week 1.0 in the United Arab Emirates
OUR PARTNERS
Investopia
Launched in November 2021 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Investopia is a UAE-based global platform connecting investors, business leaders, and innovators to explore investment opportunities in emerging economies, foster collaboration, and drive economic growth through visionary insights and strategic partnerships.
CRIMSON FOUNDERS STARTUPS DEMO SESSION AT INVESTOPIA
6
DEMOS
19
STARTUPS
Crimson Founders has opened global applications to feature startups from various industries at Investopia's Future 100 Forum. We are selecting innovative startups with founders affiliated with MIT and/or Harvard who are interested in expanding to the UAE.
Investopia is the UAE Ministry of Economy’s flagship global investment event, bringing together thought leaders, investors, and innovators to explore emerging economic opportunities. Invited startups have the opportunity to showcase their innovations at The Future 100 Forum and connect with institutional investors, accelerators, and government leaders at the 2-Day Event held on February 26 and 27, 2025 at St Regis Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Our focus is on industries aligned with the UAE government’s strategic priorities, such as energy, fintech, cybersecurity, space tech, AI, blockchain, e-commerce, IoT, advanced manufacturing, agritech, biotechnology, hard-tech, and energy.
The Future 100 Forum will feature 200 Future 100 companies (2023 and 2024 cohorts), 37 Future 100 partners, and leading stakeholders from the UAE’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, focused on redefining the future through innovative solutions and visionary approaches in the UAE’s new economy.
The forum will include:
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Thought leadership sessions, Demo Sessions, MOU ceremonies, workshops, and networking lounges.
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Key contributions from initiatives such as the ADGM Entrepreneur Program, Plug and Play Hackathons, and Crimson Founders, and CISCO.
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Presence of UAE Ministers, including:
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UAE Minister of Economy
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UAE Minister of State for Government Development and the Future
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UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship
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INVESTOPIA
7,400+
Participants
2,400+
C-Level Executives
We are thankful to Investopia’s team for their invaluable partnership in welcoming Crimson Founders Demo Session to The Future 100 Forum at Investopia.
Investopia is the UAE Ministry of Economy’s flagship global investment platform, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to facilitate global collaboration between investors, business leaders, and governments to identify and launch new investment opportunities, promote economic growth, and incubate future economies in our region of 3.5 billion people and around the world.
With a focus on emerging industries and investment opportunities, Investopia plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and economic transformation worldwide. Beyond its annual event in Abu Dhabi, Investopia hosts conferences in major global cities, including Milan, London, Singapore, Monaco, Chennai, and Tokyo, expanding its influence on a global scale.
FUTURE 100
200
Future 100 Companies
37
PARTNERS
We are thankful to the Future 100 team for their collaboration in supporting Crimson Founders Demo Session as part of The Future 100 Forum at Investopia.
The Future 100 initiative, led by the UAE Ministry of Economy, identifies and supports innovative startups and scale-ups driving the UAE's future economic growth. By fostering entrepreneurship in emerging industries, the program strengthens the UAE's position as a global hub for innovation and economic development.
DMCC
Crimson Elevate
x DMCC
We are thankful to DMCC for their invaluable partnership in hosting Crimson Elevate x DMCC, a high-impact demo session, networking, and private investor dinner connecting Crimson Founders 2025 startups with leading investors, accelerators, and industry partners in the UAE.
DMCC is the world’s leading free zone and a global trade hub, home to over 25,000 companies from 180+ countries. As a key driver of Dubai’s economic growth, DMCC provides cutting-edge business infrastructure, regulatory support, and strategic initiatives that empower enterprises across commodities, technology, and financial services.
Beyond trade, DMCC is shaping the future of AI through its AI Center, fostering AI-driven businesses with access to investment, partnerships, and innovation programs. By integrating AI into its thriving ecosystem, DMCC cements its role as a hub for next-generation enterprises.
With its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and innovation, DMCC plays a pivotal role in enabling startups to scale and succeed in the UAE and beyond.
AL TAMIMI & COMPANY
Crimson Circle
x Al Tamimi & Company
We are thankful to Al Tamimi & Company for their invaluable partnership in hosting Crimson Circle: Founders x Investors, an exclusive networking session that connects MIT & Harvard startups, successful UAE-based founders, and investors.
Al Tamimi & Company is the largest full-service law firm in the Middle East, renowned for its deep understanding of regional markets and legal frameworks. With over 30 years of experience, the firm provides cutting-edge legal solutions across various sectors, including technology, energy, healthcare, and financial services.
Through their commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, Al Tamimi & Company plays a pivotal role in supporting the growth of startups and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem in the UAE and beyond.
AMCHAM DUBAI
Crimson Circle
x Al Tamimi
We are grateful to AmCham Dubai for their valued support in amplifying the reach of Crimson Circle x Al Tamimi by connecting us with their distinguished network of U.S.-affiliated businesses and professionals in the UAE.
AmCham Dubai, the American Business Council of Dubai & the Northern Emirates, serves as the premier platform for U.S. businesses operating in the region. For over 35 years, AmCham has championed U.S.-UAE trade and investment through advocacy, strategic insights, and business networking. Its membership spans Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, and entrepreneurs across sectors including energy, technology, healthcare, and finance.
By fostering commercial dialogue and public-private partnerships, AmCham Dubai plays a critical role in strengthening U.S.-UAE economic ties and advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, and cross-border collaboration.