Dubai Media City And Dubai Science Park To Highlight Innovation Pathways At VivaTech 2025 In Paris

Dubai Media City and Dubai Science Park are set to highlight innovation pathways at Viva Technology (VivaTech), Europe's largest start-up and tech event. Scheduled in Paris from 11-14 June 2025, the event will focus on sustainability, climate & mobility, health & longevity, and creative industries & gaming. These districts are part of TECOM Group PJSC and will participate under the Dubai stand led by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.

TECOM Group's in5 incubator will also be present at VivaTech, showcasing its role in fostering innovation aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’, Dubai Research and Development Programme, and UAE Digital Economy Strategy. The UAE leads the North Africa and Western Asia region in the Global Innovation Index (GII), which evaluates innovation through factors like human capital, research, infrastructure, market sophistication, and technology outputs.

Dubai Media City has been a key player in the Middle East’s media landscape for over two decades. Together with Dubai Production City and Dubai Studio City, it forms TECOM Group’s Media Cluster. This cluster hosts more than 4,000 businesses such as CNN, Reuters, Discovery Networks, and Epson, employing over 40,000 creative professionals.

in5 has been instrumental in supporting over 1,000 start-ups since its inception in 2013. These start-ups have collectively secured funding exceeding AED 7.8 billion. Operating across technology, media, design, and science sectors through dedicated verticals, in5 will feature its innovators at VivaTech.

Among those showcased by in5 is Coralytics. This marketing platform uses artificial intelligence to enhance real estate listings for buyers, tenants, and sellers. Suppy offers customisable mobile and web e-commerce solutions for retailers and marketplaces. Aire employs big data and AI to conduct real estate feasibility studies.

The TECOM Group's portfolio includes ten business districts that enrich Dubai’s innovation landscape. They attract global companies and skilled talent through specialised ecosystems offering world-class infrastructure and value-added services.

Dubai Science Park stands as a leading science-focused hub in the region. It plays a crucial role alongside Dubai Media City in nurturing innovation within their respective fields. Their participation at VivaTech underscores their commitment to advancing technological progress.

Their presence at VivaTech aims to demonstrate how these districts contribute to nurturing innovation ecosystems globally. By participating in this event, they seek to showcase their achievements in aligning with broader economic strategies while attracting international attention.

With inputs from WAM