About Expo Live

IIGP is Expo Live’s flagship programme that funds and supports novel and innovative solutions from around the world that focus on addressing Expo’s three subthemes. The programme offers grants of up to USD 100,000 per project to social enterprises, SMEs, non-for-profit organisations, or government-related entities whose innovative solutions have positive social and environmental impact. To date, Expo Live completed three cycles of calls for proposals during which it received 2,300+ applications from 136 countries. Criteria: > Startups, entrepreneurs, SMEs, NGOs, government entities > Innovative solutions with social or environmental impact > Minimum prototype level > Legally registered entities BENEFITS > Grants of up to USD 100,000 per project > Potential display at Expo 2020 Dubai > Marketing and communication exposure > Business and partnership opportunities Expo Live currently funds creative solutions of 70 Global Innovators from 42 countries.

Investment Details

Investment Range
Not specified
Investment Stage
Various stages
Industry Focus
AI/ML, Climate, Consumer (+2 more)
Investor Type
Accelerator, Entrepreneurship Program, Government Office

Investment Focus

Focus Areas
AI/ML Climate Consumer Enterprise VR/AR
Investment Stages
Early Stage, Grant