Where Innovation Meets Investment
The DIC’s Make The Deal (MTD) programme offers a unique platform for high-impact tech startups to connect with a network of local and regional investors. Aimed at fostering a vibrant ecosystem of innovation and investment MTD encourages entrepreneurs to showcase realistic, technology-driven solutions. Prior to the pivotal pitch day, MTD offers startups the chance to secure early interest from investors, marking a critical step towards building partnerships and achieving market success.
The call for Make The Deal 2024 is open to high-impact tech startups in the MENA region, from early concept to growth stages. Local and regional investors ready to fuel these ventures and explore unparalleled investment opportunities can use the MTD platform to connect.
Market Traction
Product/Service Innovation+Technology
Past Funding and Financial Strength
Founder Team Expertise
Business Model and Competitive Advantage
Feasibility and Validation
Market potential and scalability
Investment Readiness
Innovation and Problem Solving
Founder Team
Applications Open
Applications Close
Mentoring
Pre MTD-Match Making
Announce The Top Startups To Pitch On Stage
MTD (Main Event)
Applications are closed for startups & investors
Eligibility for Idea Stage Startups 1) Tech-enabled startup 2) MENA region-based startup 3) Pre-seed and beyond 4) Early-stage and Growth-stage startups Growth Stage Startups 1) Willing to invest in the MENA region 2) Interest to invest in tech-enabled startups
For the Final Day, 20-30 top startups will be selected.
We welcome all startups in the region who at least have a Proof of Concept (POC) and are investment ready.
This would be a hybrid program; most sub-activities would be conducted online, and the final day would be an in-person event.
Travel & Accommodation costs will not be covered or reimbursed by the event organizers.
Yes, we have a provision for regional investors to participate in the event remotely.
The event is open to early-stage and growth-stage startups (Pre-seed and beyond).
Yes, we are welcoming all startups registered/ or operating in the MENA region.
