AHAD, an early-stage start-up that provides cybersecurity, was named the winner of the Entrepreneurship World Cup 2022 UAE Finals. The Entrepreneurship World Cup is a one-of-a-kind program that hosts one of the largest and most diverse competitions for start-up pitches. The recent Entrepreneurship World Cup attracted 370,000 diverse entrepreneurs from over 200 countries.
Winning the EWC UAE Finals is a huge accomplishment because the winning entrepreneurs will receive life-changing prizes. Since its inception in 2019, the EWC forum has provided acceleration for startups at all stages, from the idea stage to scaling up, in addition to awarding cash prizes of up to USD 1 million. The goal is to help start-ups get to the next stage faster by connecting them with the right investors, mentors, world-class training, and resources, as well as increasing their visibility.
“The entire EWC event was an exceptional well-managed event, and kudos to the entire startupscale360 team, judges, and coordination team for this outstanding work,” said Muneeb Anjum, CEO, AHAD. “Our mission with AHAD to simplify cybersecurity continues, and we intend to reach new heights and propel the United Arab Emirates into the global disruptive technology space with this victory. Winning the United Arab Emirates EWC Final will further illuminate our path to success, and we hope to leave a legacy encouraging and providing new aspirations to other budding startups in the United Arab Emirates looking to serve the nation and make an impact globally.”
AHAD strives to provide the world’s most dependable B2B Cybersecurity Marketplace, which is an innovative, future-ready platform that enables organizations to fortify their defenses, easily comply with regulatory norms, and assist businesses in becoming cyber resilient, thereby addressing a $6 Trillion global cybersecurity problem.
On their victory, Rohan Nair, Chief Operating Officer at AHAD, said “It’s truly a joyous occasion for us at AHAD to bag the top honour at the Entrepreneurship World Cup. The event truly celebrates the most promising talent in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation. It was an amazing experience to accelerate our own start-up and collaborate with some of the best minds in the field of entrepreneurship.”
Ankit Statsangi, CTO at AHAD said, “The Entrepreneurship World Cup opened unprecedented and new opportunities and avenues for us. At AHAD, while we are thrilled with the win, we look forward to assimilating all the learning and exposure and implementing it to enhance our value offerings.”
Startupscale360 FZCO organized the Entrepreneurship World Cup United Arab Emirates National Finals in collaboration with in5 Dubai, the main sponsor and an Ecosystem Partner, Al Dafrah TV, a broadcast and media partner, Kapturise, a photography and media partner, and Meraki Global Energy, a sponsor. WeWork Dubai, Intelak Hub, and Bite Me Burger Dubai were the other sponsors for the Semi-Finals.
