10 Startups Join Presight’s AI-Startup Accelerator Bootcamp in Abu Dhabi

Abu dhabi: Presight, a leading global AI and big data analytics company, is hosting its first-ever AI-Startup Accelerator Bootcamp in Abu Dhabi, bringing together 10 promising startups from across the globe for a transformative three-day programme designed to scale real-world AI solutions. According to Emirates Press Agency, the Bootcamp marks the official launch of the intensive Presight AI-Startup Accelerator programme for the first cohort, which will run until December. Over the coming months, the startups will embark on a rigorous acceleration journey, gaining access to technical enablement, introduction to Presight's clients to accelerate commercial opportunities, and expert mentorship with the aim of showcasing their growth and success at GITEX Expand North Star 2025. The three-day Bootcamp, which kicked off Monday, unites entrepreneurs, global tech leaders, and UAE institutional partners for an immersive experience of co-creation, collaboration, and strategic engagement. Importantly, the Bootcamp is the first opportunity where Presight's Government and private sector partners can evaluate the startups and assess the viability of their solutions to solve challenges for their respective organisations. The first day featured a keynote by Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, who emphasised the need for a 'startup mindset' across all institutions and introduced the programme's vision to build, test, and scale impactful AI solutions that tackle pressing global challenges. This session was followed by a keynote address by Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council. Following this, Peng Xiao, CEO of G42, addressed the audience with his insights and personally guided a group of esteemed UAE dignitaries as they engaged with each startup team to gain a deeper understanding of their businesses, products, and solutions. Thomas Pramotedham stated, 'The Presight AI-Startup Accelerator is a catalyst for transformative growth-empowering visionary founders and strengthening Presight's innovation pipe line. We launched this initiative to identify and scale the world's most promising AI innovations, integrate them into our ecosystem, and deliver lasting impact across industries. By equipping the 10 exceptional startups in our inaugural Cohort with world-class infrastructure and the critical levers to accelerate their commercial trajectory, we are amplifying their growth velocity." He added that the UAE is a global epicentre of AI innovation, where innovation is expected. Through this programme, the first batch of startups from the United States, Singapore, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and the UAE will unlock bold ideas, open new economic frontiers, and contribute to the UAE's vision for global AI excellence. On the first day of the event, all 10 startups presented their ideas on stage in grouped pitch sessions, aligned with thematic categories: "Urban Visionaries," "AI Tool and Tech Makers," and "Market Shapers." The audience included UAE ambassadors and leadership from various tech and institutiona l partners. The event also received strong support from Presight partners and clients, including Microsoft, Hub71, the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and others. The day's agenda included interactive demo jams and a partner panel featuring notable tech and academic leaders. The second day saw the cohort participating in site visits across Abu Dhabi's AI ecosystem, offering founders a first-hand look into AI operations across sectors such as energy and infrastructure. The bootcamp culminates with strategic planning sessions, commercial readiness workshops, and a recap panel. Global ecosystem partners, including Microsoft and ADQ, will lead dedicated training modules to help the startups refine their strategies and prepare for long-term market engagement. The 10 companies part of the Presight AI-Startup Accelerator include Derq, Resync, AlphaGeo, Zypl.ai, AJARI.ai, Waverity, Vulcan, NodeShift, Maiden Century, and Cobi.