Carve Startup Labs invites scale-ready startups to explore market opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through our Soft Landing Program, combined with Expand North Star 2026 | GITEX Global.

This UAE Soft Landing Program goes beyond event participation to offer structured market access, ecosystem exposure, and strategic stakeholder engagements across Dubai and Sharjah, supporting startups exploring expansion into the MENA region.  

👉  What Awaits You?

Strategic Global Exposure – Exhibit / Participate in Expand North Star | GITEX Global, featuring 6,800+ exhibitors, 2,000+ startups, representation from 180+ countries, and 1,200+ global investors.

Learning from Global Leaders – Access keynotes, panels, and curated sessions with policymakers, enterprise leaders, founders, and investors shaping regional and global tech markets.

Ecosystem Immersion – Visit innovation hubs, free zones, accelerators, and technology districts to understand market entry pathways and scale-up models.

Stakeholder Engagement – Connect with government bodies, corporates, investors, and ecosystem enablers for partnerships and pilot opportunities.

👉 Why Join the CSL Delegation?

Curated Summit Participation + Market Immersion – Structured participation combined with CSL-led ecosystem visits and engagements.

Facilitated Meetings – Pre-arranged introductions aligned to your sector and growth objectives.

Extended Market Access – Gain direct exposure to the UAE’s innovation ecosystem and leading free zones.

Post-Program Support – Up to 3 months of follow-up support for partnerships and market entry.

Apply to explore the UAE’s innovation ecosystem beyond GITEX Global & Expand North Star —with Carve Startup Labs.