Supernova 0X at Expand North Star 2026
Supernova 0X is the startup competition at Expand North Star 2026 (GITEX week, 12 October). Published prize pool is USD 200,000 equity-free across pre-seed, seed, and Series A, plus pods and buyer intros. Apply on the Expand North Star page. Closes 2 November 2026. This is a stage, not an operating system. You still need a company. Good if you will be in Dubai that week and can stand on a floor. Bad if you wanted a six-month programme.
DESK TAKE
The one dated GITEX-week object on this board. Apply if you can show up. Do not treat a pitch-off as a fundraise.
ELIGIBILITY
Stage-based pitch competition at Expand North Star 2026 (8–10 Dec, Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City) — the startup arm of GITEX Global. - Pre-Seed: MVP or prototype, under $250K raised - Seed: product in market, $250K–$3M raised - Series A: $3M–$15M raised with proven traction - You must provide verifiable proof of funding stage (announcement, database listing, or investor confirmation) - Entry is tied to exhibiting: startups that book a pod at Expand North Star are automatically eligible to enter; application via the ENS e-zone - Requires a pitch deck plus a 60-second English pitch video (YouTube/Vimeo URL; over 60s = disqualified)
QUESTIONS
Is this GITEX itself?
It sits on Expand North Star, the startup end of the GITEX week complex.
Do winners give equity?
The published prize is cash, equity-free. Read the current T&Cs before you plan around it.