Who should apply?
- Protocols, DeFi projects, tokenized real-world assets, cross‑chain tools — under 5 years old.
- Any funding stage — from early bootstrap to scaling.
- Strong product/tech + real traction or innovative roadmap.
Why apply?
- Fast-track exposure to 300+ active investors and VCs.
- Finalists pitch live in UAE’s most curated room
- Winners score press visibility, and the chance to secure cold + warm intros.
How it works?
Submit your pitch deck (5-min upload).
Finalists get invited to pitch on stage, face-to-face.
Winners announced live during the summit
Timeline
15 Apr
2026
Last day to apply
23 Apr
2026
Review & finalist selection
02 May
2026
Pitch live on stage in Dubai
Note:
Not all startups will be selected. Submissions are reviewed by our advisory panel and only finalists will move forward to live pitch stage.
Pitch in front of the Serious Investors of Web 3.0 at Unchained Summit
Fast-track exposure
Evaluation report
Visibility
Application closes on 15 April 2026