Expand North Star creates impactful platform for launching innovative solutions on global scale

emirates7 - This year’s edition of Expand North Star has established an unparalleled platform for participating startups to unveil unique innovations in smart technologies, many of which are being showcased for the first time.

The event further solidifies Dubai's role as a global hub for cutting-edge technologies.

Taking place from October 13-16 at Dubai Harbour, Expand North Star 2024, organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, features startups revealing innovative digital solutions and advanced technologies tailored to various sectors, thereby contributing to the evolution of the global digital economy.

The exhibition gathered some of the brightest creative minds from around the world to connect and display the latest technological advancements.

Innovative solutions presented at the event spanned a wide range of areas, including sustainable water generation, groundbreaking aviation propulsion systems, mobile EV charging, advanced medical imaging, and more.

CycloTech, an Austrian startup, is set to transform urban transport with its pioneering cyclo rotor propulsion system. This technology, designed for flying cars and other forms of individual air mobility, enables thrust vectoring, allowing aircraft to maneuver with exceptional agility.

Ramy Korkis Kanaan, a Flight Test Engineer at CycloTech, noted Dubai’s appeal as a strategic location for the company’s expansion, stating, “Dubai is a hub for future technologies. Expand North Star has provided an incredible opportunity to connect with potential partners and investors in the UAE and the broader Arab region.”

Beijing Sebo, a Chinese firm, presented its hands-free mobile charging solution for electric vehicles, which allows users to request a charge via an app, with the company's self-driving charging equipment dispatched to their location.

Lin Lin, the General Manager for Overseas Business at Sebo, emphasized, “Dubai’s rapidly growing electric vehicle adoption rate and focus on sustainability make it an ideal place to launch and expand our services.”

Mahwa, a UAE-based company under the Bainuna Group, introduced its innovative atmospheric water generation technology, using a patented system called iGenius to produce pure drinking water from air, addressing the urgent issue of water scarcity.

Japanese startup Holoeyes showcased its medical visualization devices that leverage cloud technology to enhance medical education, surgical planning, and knowledge sharing among healthcare professionals.