Latvian Health Tech startup Longenesis wins top prize of $100,000 at the Supernova Challenge 2.0 for its innovative platform which facilitates secure data exchange between life-science companies, healthcare providers and patients AI, fintech, and health tech among top sectors in the Supernova Challenge 2.0 DUBAI , UAE , Oct.
17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supernova Challenge 2.0, the world's largest early-stage startup pitch competition , concluded today at Expand North Star, showcasing groundbreaking innovations from across the globe. With a total prize pool of $200,000 , the challenge saw a record-breaking participation, highlighting the UAE's position as a global hub for tech entrepreneurship.
Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, Expand North Star, the world largest startup and investment event, marked its biggest and busiest edition this year. With a 40 percent increase in global participation for 2024, GITEX Global and Expand North Star welcomed over 1,800 startups and more than 1,200 investors. Record-breaking Participation from Leading Global Startups The Supernova Challenge 2.
0 witnessed an unprecedented surge in applications, with over 650 startups vying for the coveted Overall Supernova Champion title, after six months of semifinals from Europe , Asia , Africa , Middle East , and the Americas. Underscoring its global appeal, the competition drew participants from an impressive 69 countries across the world, with UAE.
