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AGCC leads major DeepTech showcase at Expand North Star GITEX 2025

Written by Chiara de Caro, 16. October 2025AGCC, supported by the DMCC AI Centre, connected 20+ Korean deeptech companies with UAE leaders at ENS GITEX 2025, resulting in 1,000+ meetings and 10+ agreement signings.
AGCC booth at Expand North Star 2024, with Managing Partner Han Gust and Chiara de Caro discussing with visitors.

Turning conversations into pilots and partnerships

June Paik, CEO of Furiosa AI, presenting AI solutions to H.E. Mr. Dohyun Kang, Vice Minister of Science and ICT from Korea, at the AGCC booth at Expand North Star 2024.
AGCC participated in Expand North Star (ENS) GITEX 2025 with a dedicated stand supported by the DMCC AI Centre, showcasing over 20 Korean deeptech companies across high-impact verticals including AI, clean tech, robotics, and security.

The AGCC pavilion became one of the most active collaboration hubs at the event, facilitating over 1,000 meetings with corporates, government entities, and investors, and resulting in more than 10 signed agreements focused on pilots, partnerships, and market entry initiatives in the GCC.

From global Innovation to real-world deployment in the GCC

Representative from Mirajet startup standing beside their equipment at the AGCC booth during Expand North Star 2024, showcasing innovative technology.
Cofounder of UniAI discussing AI-based poultry farming solutions in an interview at the AGCC booth during Expand North Star 2024.
AGCC booth at Expand North Star 2024 with the slogan "MountAIns conquered. Global markets unlocked." displaying AGCC's commitment to unlocking global markets for AI-driven startups.
AGCC booth at Expand North Star 2024 with branding showcasing slogans like "DubAI first. The world next." and "MountAIns conquered. Global markets unlocked." Attendees interact around the booth displays, emphasizing AGCC's focus on AI innovation and market expansion.
AGCC was joined by key ecosystem and support partners, including K-water, Seoul City Campus Town, and CNT Tech, reinforcing a strong Korea–GCC innovation bridge. Discussions at the stand included engagement with major regional stakeholders such as Dubai Holding, DEWA, and Dubai Police, reflecting strong demand for advanced deeptech solutions aligned with regional priorities.

“ENS GITEX continues to be a critical platform for translating deeptech innovation into real-world deployment,” said Han Gust, CEO of AGCC. “Our focus goes beyond exposure — we actively structure pilots, partnerships, and commercial pathways that allow global technologies to scale in the GCC.”

AGCC will continue working with participating companies and regional partners post-GITEX to advance pilots, commercialization, and long-term strategic collaborations.

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