Tech startups arrive in Dubai for special accelerator programme

A group of 10 startups from all over the world have arrived in Dubai for a special business accelerator programme.

This marks Techstars Dubai’s second year of mentoring promising new companies, with teams including a new thermal battery, a same-day luggage delivery service, and a personalised wellness app.

Vijay Tirathrai, Managing Director of Techstars Dubai, told ARN News how these entrepreneurs will spend the next three months.

Vijay Thirathrai

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