Presight has announced the first cohort of its AI-Startup Accelerator, featuring 10 high-potential startups selected from a global pool. These companies span key sectors like Smart Cities, Fintech, Energy, and Education. With support from Presight and partners such as Microsoft and MBZUAI, these startups will participate in a structured boot camp in Abu Dhabi, aimed at accelerating their AI solutions to market.
A Global Selection for Strategic Growth
Presight received 120 applications from startups across 17 countries. The selection process narrowed these to 15 finalists who pitched over two days in Abu Dhabi. Ten winners emerged, chosen for their readiness to scale and alignment with Presight’s business focus.
Key points:
- 120 applications from 17 countries
- 15 finalists pitched live or virtually
- Finalists backed by Microsoft, Google, Techstars, and Alchemist
- Startups have raised over $150M collectively
Presight CEO Thomas Pramotedham emphasised the program as a scalable growth engine for innovation, citing strategic integration of the selected startups into Presight’s ecosystem.
Meet the 10 Selected Startups
The chosen startups address real-world problems with scalable AI solutions across various sectors, including transportation, sustainability, finance, education, and more.
Selected startups:
- Derq (UAE, USA): AI-driven intelligent transport systems
- Resync (Singapore): Energy efficiency for commercial buildings
- AlphaGeo (Singapore): Climate risk data analytics
- Zypl.ai (UAE, Tajikistan): AI for fraud detection and financial risk
- AJARI.ai (Indonesia, Singapore): Adaptive AI learning platforms
- Waverity (Azerbaijan): AI seismic data interpretation
- Vulcan (UAE): GenAI safety and compliance tools
- NodeShift (UAE, USA): Sovereign AI cloud platform
- Maiden Century (USA): Data platform for investment insights
- Cobi (UAE, USA): AI business intelligence and customer engagement
These companies bring novel approaches to core challenges, validated through initial funding and product traction.
Accelerator Bootcamp: Structured Growth Path
The Accelerator Bootcamp will take place in Abu Dhabi and provide startups with technical mentoring, market access, product refinement, and investor readiness preparation.
Bootcamp benefits include:
- Technical mentoring and infrastructure access
- Go-to-market strategy support
- Access to Presight’s AI ecosystem and networks
- Preparation for commercial POCs and demo day funding
This format ensures that the startups not only grow rapidly but also align strategically with regional and sectoral demands.
Strategic Partnerships Power the Ecosystem
The judging panel included senior figures from Microsoft, MBZUAI, and Stanford-affiliated StartX. These partnerships provide the cohort with access to global expertise and infrastructure.
Partner insights:
- Microsoft supports with AI tools and cloud platforms
- MBZUAI offers research and mentorship
- StartX contributes business development guidance
Such cross-institution collaboration strengthens the program’s value proposition.
Presight’s Applied Intelligence Vision
This initiative reflects Presight’s broader strategy to accelerate AI deployment through collaboration with startups rather than traditional R&D. By embedding startups into its ecosystem, Presight aims to create a pipeline of deployable AI products.
Program objectives:
- Integrate startups into Presight’s product lines
- Fast-track commercial readiness
- Scale AI impact across public and private sectors
Through this model, Presight leverages its infrastructure and partnerships to push AI solutions into real-world applications.
Summary
Presight’s AI-Startup Accelerator is set to fast-track 10 global startups through infrastructure support, expert mentorship, and access to commercial pathways. The program stands as a key node in scaling practical AI applications across diverse sectors.
FAQs
What industries are represented in the accelerator?
The cohort includes startups in Smart Cities, Energy, Fintech, Climate, Education, Cybersecurity, and AI Infrastructure.
What kind of support will startups receive?
Startups will get access to technical mentoring, market reach, infrastructure, and investment preparation.
Who evaluated the startups?
udges included leaders from Microsoft, MBZUAI, Stanford’s StartX, and senior Presight executives.
