Web Summit Qatar PITCH 2026
A look inside the Web Summit Qatar PITCH 2026 finals—featuring the winner, the finalists, and the standout startups shaping what’s UpNext in tech.
Designing the Systems Clean Technology Needs to Scale
Clean technology doesn’t fail because of ideas. It fails when capital, process, and execution can’t keep up. Green Power Plus is building the systems that help clean innovation move faster, scale smarter, and reach the market without waiting for permission.
Why Replacing Diesel Can’t Wait
Replacing diesel doesn’t mean waiting for perfect solutions. Serenity Power is cutting emissions now with flexible fuel cells that work with today’s infrastructure. Founder Aleisha Cerny explains why urgency and pragmatism matter in the energy transition.
What’s UpNext: Signals for a Global 2026
A look at the founders, points of view, and signals shaping what’s coming next as we expand the UpNext World Tour and go deeper into global ecosystems.
The AI Engine Jewelry Ecommerce Has Been Missing
Jewelry founder Yevgeniy Makhmutov grew up in family stores and now leads AR Bling, an AI platform that turns product photos into 3D try on and powers a smart sales agent that boosts online conversions and cuts returns for jewelers worldwide.
The Eyes Physical AI Has Been Waiting For
Diffraqtion founder Johannes Galatsanos-Dueck builds quantum cameras that help machines see twenty times farther and react faster than ever. His work merges AI and astronomy to improve safety, space awareness and physical AI.
Charging the Future
Samira Soltani is building the invisible infrastructure behind the next era of urban mobility. As CEO of Wireless PnC, she is removing one of the biggest barriers to EV and micromobility adoption by making charging as simple as parking.
Bridging the Language Divide
Joshua Barimon Firima, founder of KrosAI, is breaking the world’s language barrier by building AI that speaks like its users. His mission: to create equity and inclusion through technology that empowers billions to connect, learn, and thrive in their own language.
Engineering Precision Meets Human Potential
Purple Wins transforms how companies measure people performance. Founder Mina Johl uses engineering precision to reveal where organizations lose margin through hidden human inefficiencies, unlocking measurable gains and strategic clarity.
What’s UpNext: From Slush to 2026
A look back at Slush, the standout founders shaping What’s UpNext, and how we’re gearing up for a bigger, more global 2026.
How Pratik Parmar Is Building Digital Freedom Through AI
Pratik Parmar, founder of Atomo Innovation, is redefining AI through decentralization. His mission is to make intelligence local, private, and free from cloud dependence—empowering creators worldwide to build secure, on-premise AI that brings computing power back to the people.
Building a Company That Helps You Live in the Moment and Still Share It
Dori Adams, founder of Shutterb, turns adversity into innovation with a platform that connects event organizers to smartphone storytellers. Her mission: help people stay present, capture real moments, and bring authenticity back to content creation.