TruNext by Trusity, a Dubai SME-certified incubator committed to fostering the growth of impactful startups, proudly announces that Smartail, a deep-tech company, has joined it’s TruGrowth program. As part of this program, TruNext is incubating Smartail to accelerate its expansion into the UAE and the wider GCC region.

Smartail, a Google AI First Accelerator graduate and member of the NVIDIA Inception Program, is revolutionizing the education sector with advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and computer vision. It has already made significant strides in transforming academic workflows with its flagship product, DeepGrade AI – One Stop AI Solution for Learning and Grading. DeepGrade pioneers in grading of handwritten descriptive answers of students with AI and helps identify knowledge, learning, understanding gaps of learners to educators, to plan remedial accordingly. It therefore enables and empowers educators with decision science. The revolutionary platform automates the evaluation of handwritten answer sheets, delivering unparalleled efficiency and accuracy, and has supported over 50,000 students in India.

Smartail is set to leverage the tailored incubation program at TruNext by Trusity, which provides strategic mentorship, access to a robust network of industry leaders, and specialized resources to ensure a successful market entry and market access that catalyses customer acquisition and business growth.

“We are thrilled to be incubated at TruNext by Trusity, a Dubai SME-certified incubator that truly understands the needs of early-stage startups,” said Smartail’s Co-founder & CEO. “Having established product-market fit in India, with over 50,000 students already benefiting from DeepGrade AI, our next step is to expand globally, starting with the GCC region. Trusity offers the perfect platform to realize this vision, and we are excited to embark on this journey with their support.”

The collaboration between Trusity and Smartail underscores a commitment to leveraging advanced technology to redefine education. Together, the two organizations aim to enhance learning experiences for students and educators, streamline educational processes with AI-driven precision and scale innovative solutions that shape the future of global EdTech.

“At TruNext, we are passionate about empowering startups that drive meaningful impact. Smartail embodies this mission with its cutting-edge DeepGrade AI technology that addresses real-world challenges in the educational sector. By providing strategic mentorship and access to an expansive network, our incubation program is designed to support Smartail’s growth and ensure their successful expansion into the UAE and GCC market. It also aligns with our commitment to drive and support UAE to become the global hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and world-class education.” said Rajani Nalla, Founder & CEO of Trusity.

TruNext by Trusity is a Dubai SME-certified incubator that offers two pathways, TruLaunch and TruGrowth. TruLaunch focuses on youth and idea stage startups. This pathway includes an intensive entrepreneurship program for selected candidates that culminates in a demo day and investor pitch competition. The winning startup is funded with AED 10,000 for building a prototype and soft launching the product in the market.

The second pathway, TruGrowth, is curated to support early-stage and growth-stage startups from outside UAE to establish and expand in the region. With a strong community of market experts, mentors, and industry collaborations, Trusity offers guidance and mentorship for incorporation while enabling market access through introductions to key stakeholders in the respective industry sector.

Aligned with UAE Vision 2030, National Strategy for Higher Education and Dubai Economic Agenda D33, Trusity provides future generations with the necessary technical and practical skills to drive the economy in both public and private sectors. The organization also supports Emirati youth and professionals to sustain growth in vital sectors such as knowledge, technology, and entrepreneurship to drive the overall development of the UAE’s economy and employment rate. The incubator works in collaboration with partners to build UAE as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.