Iliana AI, the digital human sales platform that qualifies B2B prospects around the clock in 25 languages, has been selected as one of 50 semi-finalists in the Supernova All-Stars Pitch Competition at GITEX AI EUROPE 2026, placing Iliana AI in the top 10% of more than 500 startups that applied from across Europe and beyond.
The Supernova All-Stars is the flagship startup competition of GITEX AI EUROPE, Europe’s largest technology, AI, and startup event, held at Messe Berlin on 30 June and 1 July 2026 and organised by Kaoun International (the international events arm of Dubai World Trade Centre).
The competition brings together the continent’s most ambitious early-stage companies to pitch in front of a panel of leading European and global investors.
What the Selection Means
Being selected as a Supernova semi-finalist means passing through multiple rounds of review by a panel of investment, commercial, and entrepreneurial experts across AI, DeepTech, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, and Digital Finance. Fewer than 1 in 10 applicants reached this stage.
Iliana AI is listed in the Artificial Intelligence category and represents Bulgaria – one of a small number of Central and Eastern European startups to reach the semi-final round. The virtual semi-finals took place on 22 and 23 June 2026.
“Being selected for Supernova out of more than 500 applicants from across Europe is a real validation of what we are building. Iliana is not just an AI chatbot on a website. It is the first digital human sales platform designed specifically for B2B qualification, trained on named sales methodologies, and built to represent a company’s brand in a way that builds trust rather than just processing a query. Making it to the semi-finals of one of Europe’s most competitive startup stages is a signal that the market is ready for this and that we are building the right thing at the right time.” – shared Iliana AI Team after this strong recognition.
About Supernova All-Stars at GITEX AI EUROPE
The Supernova All-Stars Pitch Competition is the flagship startup programme of GITEX AI EUROPE, Europe’s largest technology and AI exhibition and conference. The 2026 edition was held at Messe Berlin on 30 June and 1 July 2026. The competition is open to exhibiting startups across all sectors and selects 50 semi-finalists for virtual pitches before narrowing to 10 finalists who pitch live on the GITEX AI EUROPE main stage. Prizes total EUR 50,000 in cash, with all three winners entering the path toward EUR 2 million in equity investment at GITEX GLOBAL Dubai in December 2026.
Full competition details: gitexeurope.com/supernova-all-stars-pitch-competition
