Presight AI and big data analytics company, announced its first-ever AI-Startup Accelerator Bootcamp in Abu Dhabi. The event brought together 10 promising startups from across the globe for a three-day program designed to scale real-world AI solutions.

The Bootcamp marks the official launch of Presight’s AI-Startup Accelerator program for its first cohort, which will run until December. Over the coming months, startups will receive technical enablement, introductions to Presight clients, and expert mentorship to accelerate commercial opportunities. They will showcase their growth at GITEX Expand North Star 2025.

The Bootcamp united entrepreneurs, global tech leaders, and UAE institutional partners for co-creation, collaboration, and strategic engagement. It also offered Presight’s government and private sector partners the first chance to evaluate the startups’ solutions.

Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, highlighted the importance of a “startup mindset” and shared the program’s vision to build, test, and scale impactful AI solutions. Keynotes by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council, and Peng Xiao, CEO of G42, provided insights and engaged with startups directly.

“The Presight AI-Startup Accelerator empowers visionary founders and strengthens our innovation pipeline,” said Pramotedham. “We aim to identify and scale the world’s most promising AI innovations and integrate them into our ecosystem for lasting impact.”

The startups in the first cohort come from the UAE, United States, Singapore, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan. They presented their ideas in three thematic tracks: “Urban Visionaries” tackling climate, mobility, and infrastructure; “AI Tool & Tech Makers” building secure AI infrastructure; and “Market Shapers” applying AI in fintech, energy, education, and investment decision-making.

The audience included UAE ambassadors, leaders from G42, Core42, Space42, Astra Tech, Inception, and Analog. Presight’s partners and clients such as Microsoft, Hub71, MOIAT, ENEC, FAB, ADNOC Onshore, and Borouge also attended.

Interactive demo jams and partner panels featured NVIDIA, MBZUAI, Shorooq, Astra Tech, and Presight. The second day included site visits to ADNOC, AIQ, Astra Tech, and Space42, offering startups insight into how AI is operationalized at scale.

The Bootcamp concluded with strategic planning sessions, commercial readiness workshops, and a recap panel led by partners including Microsoft, Core42, and ADQ, helping startups refine their go-to-market strategies.

Key Points:

• Presight AI hosts first startup accelerator in Abu Dhabi.
• 10 global startups join for mentorship, technical enablement, and commercial growth.
• Cohort to showcase AI solutions at GITEX Expand North Star 2025.

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