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4/21/25, 10:11 AM AIM Congress 2025 concludes in Abu Dhabi, cementing UAE’s position as a global investment hub
trade pact—it’s a development instrument,” he affirmed, reiterating Africa’s active role in shaping
equitable global commerce.

The panelists agreed that the future of global trade depends on a continued commitment to
multilateralism, modernization of trade systems, and a shared vision for inclusive economic growth.

Trade agreements, when designed with inclusiveness and transparency at their core, can serve as
powerful tools to unlock opportunity and build resilience across regions.

AIM Congress 2025 also proudly unveiled the winners of its Startup Pitch Competition, featuring high-
potential ventures from around the world across Seed and Series A categories. Participants competed

for investments, sponsorships, and acceleration opportunities in a highly dynamic showcase of
innovation and entrepreneurial excellence.

The top startups were recognized for their creativity, impact, and potential to scale.

Winners in the Seed Startup Pitch Competition:

Winner: Neurabody (South Korea) – William Choi

1st Runner-Up: Viride GmbH (Germany) – Stefan Schmid

2nd Runner-Up: SAVE ME (UAE) – Zaynab Elhaj

3rd Runner-Up (shared): Sorise Tech (UAE) – Mohammad Farhan Kalim

3rd Runner-Up (shared): Startup Chaupal India (India) – Sumit Srivastawa

Winners in the Series A Startup Pitch Competition:

Winner: Coffee Cherry Beverage Co. LLC (Jordan) – Ramzi Marji

1st Runner-Up: Zinit Tech (UAE) – Ilia Shkabara

2nd Runner-Up: Carbelim Middle East Environmental (UAE) – Franklin Francis

3rd Runner-Up: Wedonet (Iraq) – Ranja Ali

3rd Runner-Up (shared): Carbelim Middle East Environmental (UAE) – Franklin Franci

Simultaneously, The AI Champion Awards at AIM Congress 2025 honored top innovators advancing AI-
driven solutions across diverse sectors-

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