Dubai

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Middle East

We are the world’s largest community of entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators. 🌍 With a footprint in 600+ cities across 150 countries, we’ve built a movement that impacts over 5 million members. At our core, we believe in giving first, building real connections, and helping others thrive. ❤️‍🔥

Startup Grind, powered by Google for Startups, was born to educate, inspire, and connect the global tech and innovation ecosystem. Through events and projects led by successful founders, investors, corporates, accelerators, and VCs, we always ask one simple question: “How can we help?”

In Dubai, we’ve grown a vibrant community of 5,000+ members. From exclusive events and premium memberships to $1M+ in partner benefits, free programs, networking, funding resources, and access to global gatherings like the Silicon Valley Conference—we’re here to fuel the journey of every founder and innovator. 🚀

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18 oct 2025

In-Person Event (Free)

🥐 Startup Grind x Al Quoz Creative Forum Breakfast

In Support of a Government of Dubai InitiativeThis breakfast meetup is an invitation to the Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneu...

28 abr 2026

In-Person Conference

Startup Grind Conference

Join 5,000 tech startups who are building the next big thing--in AI and beyond.

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Sameer Sortur

Founding Partner SquareCircle Ventures

Cristina Najera

Founder Najera Ventures

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SG All-Star Pitch Battle 2025 - The Finals

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Startup Grind AI Summit

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SG All-Star Pitch Battle - Semi Final #3 - Deep Tech, Climate & Frontier

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Startup Grind Dubai All-Star Pitch Battle 2025

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About Startup Grind

This is Startup Grind. We are the world’s largest startup community.

Our Mission

To give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.

Our Values

We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving first, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself.

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Take advantage of resources and offers provided by organizations we know and love, designed to help you navigate the startup journey.

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Our annual flagship event in Silicon Valley brings together thousands of startup teams, investors and organizations from all over the world.

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