Dubai — Virtually every country produces AI startups. But many of them are gravitating towards one location where they are scaling, solving, and shifting the way the world works. Whether it’s safeguarding food systems against climate shocks or helping governments execute complex strategies with precision, these ventures are addressing major global challenges from Dubai, and many of them are on show at Dubai AI Week.
Hailing from San Francisco, ClimateAi is pioneering the world’s first enterprise-grade climate resilience platform. Using predictive AI models, the firm helps clients like Oatly and Driscoll’s prepare for climate volatility—whether that’s shifting planting schedules or avoiding climate-related supply disruptions. With $22 million in Series B funding, the company is riding a wave of global demand for AI-driven sustainability solutions.
R8’s virtual assistant “Jenny” is quietly transforming commercial buildings across Europe. Acting like an AI facility manager, Jenny controls HVAC systems in millions of square meters of office space, cutting emissions, improving energy efficiency, and lowering costs. In a world chasing net zero, R8’s human-centric tech is helping buildings think greener.
Meanwhile, Greenvironment India is redefining how we manage water and air in industrial and commercial spaces. Aligned with global ESG standards and multiple UN SDGs, the company offers real-time monitoring systems powered by AI and IoT to help facilities dramatically improve sustainability performance. From factories to campuses, Greenvironment’s platform tracks water and air quality across the lifecycle. With growing demand for smarter environmental solutions across Asia, the startup is turning clean tech into a competitive edge.
But it’s not just international outfits. Dubai AI Week features several homegrown wave-makers, including GravityONE — the world’s first and only platform company dedicated to transforming how executive leaders and boards orchestrate strategy. With platforms like StrategyDotZero and GravityX, the firm works with over 100 clients — from ministries to multinationals — to align vision, data, and delivery. It’s the kind of quiet tech making big things happen behind the boardroom door.
Another is CozmoX AI—the world’s first end-to-end platform for creating and deploying AI voice employees that can truly replace repetitive human roles at enterprise scale. From customer service to sales enablement, the platform enables organisations to automate high-volume interactions with natural, human-like AI, unlocking speed, consistency, and cost efficiency across operations.
Together, these startups span continents, industries, and ambitions; but what unites them is a shared belief in AI as a force for impact. From climate resilience to strategy execution and creative automation, they’re solving real problems at scale.
As ecosystems like Dubai continue to lower the barriers to growth, the next wave of AI breakthroughs won’t be limited by geography. They’ll cross borders, turning local ambition into global impact.
