01 April 2025: India’s OMG AI has secured a coveted spot in the Grand Finale of the Future Tech World Cup, emerging as one of the top performers in the highly competitive second edition of the global AI pitch competition. Hosted as a flagship initiative of the Dubai AI Festival 2025 and powered by Dubai AI Campus in partnership with the Government of Dubai, the World Cup attracted 40 visionary startups from across the globe, each showcasing bold AI innovations designed to shape the future.
OMG AI, co-founded by Suhas Ashok and Shyam Singh Bhati in 2024, is an emerging force in the artificial intelligence space. Backed by a dynamic India-born team, the company is now poised to represent India on the global stage, standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the most promising AI innovators worldwide. The road to the grand finale leads to Dubai, where the future of technology will take center stage. OMG AI earned its spot by standing out in a highly competitive qualifier round, thanks to its visionary platform designed to enhance AI visibility, search intelligence, and perception management. This innovative solution enables businesses to better understand and optimize how AI platforms engage with their brands in real time.
The Future Tech World Cup is a one-of-a-kind global pitch competition that brings together top startups and visionary minds advancing bold AI innovations that challenge convention and shape the future. With mentorship, international exposure, and transformative rewards, it offers a powerful platform where groundbreaking ideas evolve into real-world impact.
Hosted as a centerpiece of the Dubai AI Festival, the event reflects Dubai’s forward-looking vision for AI, serving as a catalyst for innovation aligned with the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence. At the heart of it all is the Dubai AI Campus, whose mission is to build a collaborative ecosystem that accelerates technological advancement and cements Dubai’s position as a global hub for AI and innovation. OMG AI’s victory in the qualifiers now propels it into the final round, where it will face seven other global finalists on April 23, 2025, in Dubai.
As part of its recognition, OMG AI has also been awarded a fully-sponsored startup booth at the Dubai AI Festival 2025. The festival brings together top global innovators, industry leaders, investors, and AI practitioners through world-class exhibitions, conferences, and competitions.
Speaking on the achievement, Co-founder & CEO Suhas Ashok, OMG AI, said, “Securing a spot in the grand finale of the Future Tech World Cup is a monumental achievement for OMG AI and a testament to the hard work, innovation, and vision of our team. We are incredibly excited to represent India on the global stage, where we can showcase our platform and its potential to transform industries worldwide. This recognition is not just a win for us, but for the entire AI community in India, and we look forward to collaborating with like-minded innovators at the Dubai AI Festival as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in AI.“