Intersec 2025 Partners with Ignyte for Startup Arena

Intersec 2025, the world’s leading event for safety, security, and fire protection, has unveiled a strategic partnership with Ignyte, a digital platform designed by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to help startups expand globally from Dubai. Together, they will present the Intersec Startup Arena, a transformative platform for startups to showcase their cutting-edge solutions to industry leaders and investors.

The Intersec Startup Arena, powered by Ignyte, will offer successful startups a unique opportunity to present their innovations disrupting the safety, security, and fire protection sectors to a high-level audience of industry leaders, government representatives, and top-tier investors. The arena will also provide startups with direct access to networking sessions with representatives from major brands, government bodies, and organizations seeking innovative solutions.

Commenting on the partnership, Mohammad Al Blooshi, CEO of DIFC Innovation, said, “Ignyte is a startup-first organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to scale and succeed. This partnership with Intersec 2025 marks an important milestone in Ignyte’s mission to connect startups with new markets and global opportunities. By aligning with an industry leader, we are strengthening our ecosystem’s international presence and fostering innovation and collaboration.”

The partnership comes at a time of unprecedented growth and innovation in the safety, security, and fire protection sectors. The global cybersecurity market is projected to reach $500 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2023 to 2030. Meanwhile, the AI in security market is set to grow at a CAGR of 19%, reaching $60 billion by 2029. These trends highlight the urgent need for startup-driven innovation to address global security threats and evolving digital landscapes.

Ignyte, a core initiative of the Dubai Digital Economy Strategy, has been pivotal in fostering entrepreneurial growth in Dubai. With a goal to support over 100,000 startups by 2029, Ignyte connects early-stage businesses with investors, mentors, and government partners worldwide.

As a global hub for the security, safety, and fire protection industries, Intersec 2025 underscores the vital role of startups in shaping the future of safety and security innovation. The exposure gained through the Intersec Startup Arena can open doors to strategic partnerships, mentorship, and investment, propelling startups from concept to commercialization.

Grant Tuchten, Portfolio Director at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, commented, “Startups are at the forefront of innovation, and we are thrilled to offer them this platform in partnership with Ignyte. The Intersec Startup Arena provides emerging companies the chance to showcase their technologies to a global audience and offers the entire industry an opportunity to evolve and adapt to new challenges.”

Intersec 2025, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, will take place from 14-16 January 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). With the theme Mapping the Future of Security, Safety, and Fire Protection, the 26th edition of the event will feature 1,200 exhibitors from over 60 countries and is expected to attract more than 42,000 trade visitors from across the globe.