The French Tech pavilion, a Business France initiative, will be hosting 22 French exhibitors and start-ups that specialise in digital technology at this year’s GITEX in DWTC’s Hall 4 and the new Zabeel Hall from 16th – 20th October.
With the help of Business France, the exhibitors will be amongst an estimated 500 start-ups attending this year for the opportunity to meet over 200 VC’s and potential investors in the region. The start-ups will also be competing for the chance to win $1 million at the GITEX Startup competition.
The exhibiting firms operate in an array of sectors including network and software solutions, M2M and mobile applications, IT security, and telecommunications. This year, four French start-ups – Bell and Wyson, Famoco, Oledcomm and Think and GO NFC – will be presenting their breakthrough inventions. The French Tech pavilion will also be home to Reunion Island’s Regional Investment and Innovation Development Agency, NEXA, which will bring five innovative companies to the fair to promote the capabilities from within the French overseas territories.
“We wanted to offer French exhibitors a tailored program that supports them throughout their development in the Gulf region,” says Fayssal Majid, Project Manager, French Tech pavilion for Business France. “We will have a reception area set up at each of the two pavilions to direct visitors towards the French exhibitors. By taking part in GITEX, they can take advantage of our knowledge, meet new customers, and develop strong ties with local decision makers.”
Visitors who would like to meet the French companies exhibiting at the French Tech pavilion are advised to head to Hall 4. The Start-up Zone will be set up at the new Zabeel Hall. Catalogues for participating firms will be available upon request.
