Al Jabr Mena And Builder.Ai Join Forces To Empower 125 Startups And Entrepreneurs At Gitex Global 2023

7 November 2023

Builder.ai and Al Jabr MENA are set to create an ecosystem of opportunities that will transform the startup landscape in the MENA region. This partnership plans to help 125 startups and entrepreneurs by launching a diverse program that will change the way startups operate.

The official signing ceremony took place at GITEX GLOBAL 2023, the largest tech event, marking the beginning of a dynamic partnership that will create waves in the startup environment.

Under the terms of this collaboration, 25 exceptional applications will be selected and developed as Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) from a pool of promising ventures showcased at GITEX Global. These MVPs will receive comprehensive technical and strategic support from Builder.ai, an AI powered composable software platform that allows anyone with an idea to build an app (web or mobile) – faster and more affordably.

In addition to the MVP program, Al Jabr MENA will extend its investment package to include an additional 100 outstanding startup concepts. Prototypes will be developed for these selected ventures, providing a tangible foundation for their future success. This demonstrates Al Jabr MENA's commitment to nurturing a diverse range of innovative ideas and technologies.

CEO of Al Jabr MENA Mohammed Al Wahaibi said:  "We are deeply excited to enter this groundbreaking partnership with Builder.ai, a significant stride forward that aligns seamlessly with our mission to fortify the innovation ecosystem in the MENA region. Our commitment to empowering startups and entrepreneurs is not just about financial investment, but a holistic approach that encompasses strategic mentorship, technical support, and creating avenues for scalability. Each startup and each entrepreneur brings a unique vision; our role, intensified by this partnership, is to be the catalyst that transforms these visions into sustainable, market-ready innovations that contribute not only to economic diversification but also societal advancement. At Al Jabr MENA, we believe in the power of collaboration, and together with Builder.ai, we are not just envisioning the future - we are building it" 

"We're thrilled to be partnering with Al Jabr MENA on this transformative initiative," remarked Varghese Cherian, Chief Revenue Officer, Builder.ai. "By combining our technological expertise with Al Jabr MENA’s extensive experience in startup incubation, we are poised to make a significant impact on the regional startup landscape."

Established in 2016, Builder.ai continues to lead the industry with its AI-powered composable software platform. Breaking software down into its reusable lego-like features, coupled with customization from its managed expert network of designers and developers atop its human assisted AI powered assembly line, has been the key to Builder.ai’s performance and that of its customers’ successful digital transformations worldwide. With this partnership, they are set to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and entrepreneurship in the MENA region.

For further information about the partnership between Builder.ai and AlJABR MENA, please visit www.Builder.ai.

About Builder.ai:

Builder.ai® is an AI-powered composable software the next-generation app development platform for every idea and company on the planet. The AI-powered assembly line fuses together Lego-like reusable features, using Building Blocks™ automation to reduce human effort, leveraging a verified network of experts to vastly extend development capabilities, and producing apps at an exceptionally high success rate that are multitudes cheaper and faster than traditional software development.

Led by serial entrepreneur Sachin Dev Duggal, Builder.ai is reshaping how software is built and operated with a suite of products and services, including BUILDER STUDIO, BUILDER CLOUD, BUILDER NOW, STUDIO STORE and STUDIO RAPID. In 2020, Builder.ai landed on the 2023 Fast Company list of Most Innovative Companies, was awarded “Hottest AI Startup” and 2022’s “Hottest Scale-Up” at the Europas for Europe's successful tech start-ups and Best COVID-19 Innovation-Recovery at CogX and awarded 'Visionary' in the 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Multi-experience Development Platforms. Builder.ai is headquartered in London, supported by employees and hubs in Delhi NCR, Singapore, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Sophia Antipolis, and Dubai. For more information, visit Builder.ai.

BUILDER.AI and BUILDER are trademarks of Engineer.ai Corp. All other marks are trademarks of their respective owners.

About Al Jabr MENA:

Al Jabr MENA is a pivotal force in innovation and entrepreneurship across the GCC, with a robust presence in key strategic locations. Specializing in nurturing startup growth and driving corporate innovation. Al Jabr MENA unites ambitious startups, corporations, and investors, fostering a vibrant ecosystem where ideas, resources, and opportunities converge. Their hubs are centers of creativity and technology, each a testament to our commitment to propel the MENA region to the forefront of global innovation. Through strategic collaborations and tailored programs. They’re not just witnessing the unfolding future; they’re actively shaping a narrative where the MENA region emerges as a global epicenter for technological and entrepreneurial excellence.

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