Yachting Ventures yesterday announced that its Startup Zone will return to the Dubai International Boat Show. This is the second year the show is providing a dedicated platform for emerging companies to gain visibility and connect directly with industry decision-makers.

The show is scheduled for April 8-12.

Yachting Ventures is a global hub for startups and scaleups, providing a network, support and opportunities that new companies need to succeed.

“Our first year at the DIBS confirmed the real appetite for innovation in leisure marine across the region,” Yachting Ventures founder Gabbi Richardson said in a statement. “Returning this April allows us to build on what worked and give a new group of startups meaningful access to investors, partners and industry leaders who can help them scale in the UAE and wider Middle East.”

The application period for the Startup Zone is open. Spaces are limited to 15 startups and allocated on a rolling basis. Interested companies can apply can apply here.