India-UAE Startup Exchange Launched to Boost Global Scaling Opportunities

Indian startups advanced cross-border entrepreneurship at a high-level dialogue hosted by H.E. Abdulnasser Alshaali, PhD, Ambassador of the UAE to India, at his residence in New Delhi. Representing the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at IIT Delhi, a leading industry interface that drives technology commercialization and entrepreneurial incubation, 40 incubated start-ups explored opportunities in the India-UAE partnership.

Dialogue Highlights India-UAE Startup Collaboration

The session created a platform for entrepreneurs to discuss scaling businesses, identifying timely market opportunities, and gaining investor confidence with support from the UAE Embassy. The discussion emphasized the UAE’s role as a gateway for Indian innovators seeking global growth and impact.

Key discussion themes included:

• Scaling businesses in the UAE market
• Identifying the right opportunities at the right time
• Building investor confidence with UAE Embassy support
• Establishing pathways for global expansion

FITT IIT Delhi Drives Innovation and Global Scaling

Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, Managing Director of FITT, IIT Delhi, highlighted that collaboration between India and the UAE will generate synergy between both nations and provide start-ups with a launchpad for global expansion. He emphasized that initiatives by the Ministry of External Affairs and the CEPA Council are enabling start-ups to capture opportunities in the UAE market, with dialogues like this serving as a practical platform for innovation-driven growth.

FITT, IIT Delhi, plays a central role in this ecosystem by translating research into scalable solutions, fostering entrepreneurship, and supporting ventures with global ambitions. The foundation enables technology commercialization, strategic partnerships, and incubation of India’s deep-tech start-ups, connecting them to international markets like the UAE.

UAE Ambassador Engages Directly with Startups

H.E. Abdulnasser Alshaali personally interacted with each start-up, observing the potential of Indian innovators to contribute to the UAE market. The Ambassador highlighted the value of cross-border knowledge exchange and the opportunities available for start-ups to achieve global impact through partnerships.

Showcasing Dynamic Startups

The dialogue highlighted 40 FITT-incubated ventures driving innovation across multiple sectors, including:

Technology & AI: Divergence AI Pvt Ltd, CYRAN AI Solutions, Tensor Dynamics
Mobility & Robotics: Vjaitra Air Mobility, Exobot Dynamics Pvt Ltd, NXTMile Mobility
Healthcare & Life Sciences: Exonova Lifesciences, BioSky Space Innovations
Environment & Sustainability: EmergY Enviro Pvt Ltd, Nanoclean Global Pvt Ltd
Other Innovative Startups: Nirmalya, Baud Resources, Ayukriyam Innovations Pvt Ltd, Fabiosys Innovations Pvt Ltd, Gunsutra Pvt Ltd, Indigotex Pvt Ltd, Fruvetech Pvt Ltd, Tech at Play, VyomOS, Carnot Research Pvt Ltd, Cluix Pvt Ltd, Surface Moto, Aaizel International Technologies Pvt Ltd

Launch of India-UAE Startup Exchange

A major announcement during the session was the launch of the India-UAE Startup Exchange, which will provide five selected Indian start-ups with full incubation support in the UAE. This initiative allows start-ups to scale internationally and strengthens India-UAE collaboration in innovation-driven growth.

By linking India’s deep-tech ecosystem with the UAE’s thriving market, this program aligns with FITT’s mission to transform research into global-scale solutions and support ventures with international ambitions.

Future of India-UAE Innovation Partnerships

FITT extended appreciation to H.E. Abdulnasser Alshaali for hosting the dialogue and congratulated participating innovators for contributing to a productive and memorable session. The event reinforces the growing India-UAE partnership in entrepreneurship and innovation, highlighting a roadmap for start-ups to expand globally and create lasting impact.

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