Presight has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC). As a part of this collaboration, the CyberE71 program, operated by the Council, will officially join Presight’s AI-Startup Accelerator as a partner, reinforcing the program’s mission to scale impactful AI-driven innovation in the UAE and beyond.

Through this MoU, Presight and the Cyber Security Council will collaborate to empower AI startups to innovate responsibly and securely. The partnership brings national cybersecurity expertise and strategic mentorship into the Presight AI-Startup Accelerator, exploring a joint framework for research, technical enablement, and capacity-building initiatives. Together, they will drive collaboration across government, academia, and the private sector, embedding cybersecurity into the foundation of AI development and reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global leader in digital innovation and resilience.

The agreement was signed during Expand North Star 2025 between His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security For UAE government, and Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight.

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti said: “Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are twin pillars of the UAE’s digital transformation journey. Our collaboration with Presight reflects a shared commitment to fostering responsible innovation and ensuring that emerging technologies are developed with security at their core. As a national AI champion, Presight brings the infrastructure, scale, and vision needed to accelerate startup success while maintaining trust and resilience. Together, with the CyberE71 Program and Presight AI Accelerator Program, we will help empower a new generation of entrepreneurs to create transformative, secure technologies that advance the UAE’s position as a trusted global hub for digital innovation.”

Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, said: “Presight and the UAE Cyber Security Council have enjoyed a long history of collaboration, and I share my deepest gratitude to His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti for extending our partnership to now include the Presight AI-Startup Accelerator. Our collaboration with the UAE Cyber Security Council will unite Presight’s strengths in artificial intelligence with the Council’s national leadership in cyber resilience. Together, we are enabling startups to scale securely and responsibly, driving technologies that deliver transformation while safeguarding the trust that underpins every digital interaction.”

By integrating cybersecurity principles into every stage of AI development, the collaboration between Presight and the UAE Cyber Security Council demonstrates the country’s forward-looking approach to building a technology ecosystem where innovation and security evolve together. It reinforces the UAE’s ambition to lead globally in ethical, responsible, and resilient digital transformation.

The Cyber Security Council joins a growing network of strategic partners supporting the Presight AI-Startup Accelerator, including Microsoft, MBZUAI and Shorooq. Together, these partnerships form a dynamic ecosystem that equips startups with the mentorship, infrastructure, market access, and policy alignment needed to build transformative AI solutions at scale.

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Presight today celebrated the success of the inaugural Presight AI-Startup Accelerator cohort at the opening day of the Expand North Star 2025 (ENS) event, the world’s largest startup and investor event.

Since its launch, the first cohort has generated more than 70 qualified commercial and strategic leads, with several startups of Presight’s program now in advanced partnership and contract discussions with major industry and government clients both in UAE and internationally.  These outcomes highlight the accelerator’s role in transforming cutting-edge AI innovations into scalable, market-ready solutions across key verticals such as smart cities, fintech, energy, cybersecurity, education, and climate risk.

As the Official AI Accelerator of ENS 2025, Presight proudly hosted the founders and CEOs of the 10 companies part of cohort one of the Presight AI-Startup Accelerator on day one of the event. During a keynote address, Thomas Pramotedham, Chief Executive Officer, Presight, unveiled a documentary video showcasing the journey of the startups and revealed the ongoing progress they have achieved as part of the program.

Commenting on the success, Thomas Pramotedham said: “The Presight AI-Startup Accelerator has rapidly become one of the world’s most dynamic launchpads for applied AI innovation. In just 52 days since inception, we have seen participating startups advance from proven technologies to commercially deployable solutions — a clear testament to their agility, capability, and market focus.

“This progress reinforces our North Star: accelerating commercial velocity across the ecosystem and establishing a Symbiotic Growth Engine that propels startups toward scale and sustained market impact. Many are already collaborating with G42 Group companies, Core42, Astra Tech, and CPX, and Presight’s network, progressing through proof-of-concept engagements and exploring strategic partnerships that convert innovation into measurable results.

“The momentum we are witnessing underscores a larger vision — Presight is not only enabling AI-driven innovation but orchestrating a scalable, sustaining ecosystem where technology, AI innovation, and commercial opportunity converge to drive enduring growth.”

Another highlight of Presight’s presence at ENS is the Presight–Shorooq Fund I, a $100 million global AI fund designed to back high-impact ventures by providing capital, infrastructure, and commercial pathways to scale globally from the UAE. Together, Presight and Shorooq are leveraging Expand North Star to identify the next wave of breakthrough AI innovators poised to shape the industry’s future.

In addition, Magzhan Kenesbai, Chief Growth Officer at Presight, will join the ENS 10X Stage discussion to share insights on the Presight–Shorooq Fund I and the evolving landscape of AI investment, emphasizing the UAE’s growing role as a global launchpad for next-generation AI ventures. Presight will also serve as a judge in the Supernova Challenge Pitch Competition, spotlighting innovative startups that are driving transformative change across industries.

Launched at Expand North Star 2024, the Presight AI Startup Accelerator provides founders with advanced infrastructure, technical mentorship, and access to commercial networks through the G42 ecosystem.

Startups and visitors at Expand North Star can connect with Presight representatives at the company’s stand to explore new opportunities for collaboration and innovation in artificial intelligence. Visit Presight at Stand H8-B110, Dubai Harbour.

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