Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha’at) is gearing up to host the finals of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC). This event, in partnership with the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (MiSK) and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), will feature the top 100 startups from around the globe.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the finals will take place during the “Biban 24” forum in Riyadh from November 5 to 9 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, under the theme “A Global Hub for Opportunities.”
The event aims to attract both local and international investments and innovative entrepreneurial projects. Prizes worth up to one million dollars, along with various in-kind awards, will be given to support the startups.
The Entrepreneurship World Cup is one of the largest events for entrepreneurs worldwide, aiming to empower partners and supporting entities to achieve their goals and enhance investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
Finalists were chosen from over 16,000 applicants from 151 countries after undergoing a global training camp that featured the top 250 startups. Since its inception in 2019, the competition has seen participation from over 420,000 entrepreneurs from 200 countries, with total prize money of 4 million dollars awarded to winners.
The competition seeks to provide training and development opportunities for startups, enabling them to access platforms that support the development and success of their projects in the global market.
