The competition pits entrepreneurs in Four different tracks: Ideas, Startups, Social Entrepreneurship, and Environment Track. A total of 12 winners across the different tracks will receive cash prizes and will benefit from a range of other activities.
About the Competition
Startups Track
We are targeting high impactful startups who are legally registered in Saudi Arabia, with skilled and experienced team.
Ideas Track
Targeting startups for sustainable solutions in conservation, climate change, clean energy, and resource management.
Social Entrepreneurship Track
Seeking profitable entities that address social issues through innovative solutions. Balancing social impact and financial gain.
Environment Track
We are looking for validated and innovative ideas that have the potential to be transformed into successful companies.
Competition
Statistics
8500+
Individuals have applied to
the competition to date
120+
Established Startups as a result of the competition
6000+
Entrepreneurs benefited from various advantages
1.44+
Equity-free investment awarded for project advancement.
200+
Jobs created by the Competition Startups
The participants in the competition will receive the following
Advantages and benefits
Top tier training and mentorship.
Expansive networking opportunities.
Media exposure and outreach.
Equity free prizes and access to investors.
Access to work spaces through our partners.
Competition Timeline
About the Conference
Alongside the StartSmart Competition, we also offer the opportunity to explore new horizons to the participating entrepreneurs in the StartSmart Conference, where the audience can hear from decision-makers, industry leaders, and ecosystem experts in a day full of rich keynote speeches, engaging panel discussions, and more.
Partners
Over the years, the StartSmart Competition has partnered with leading organizations in the Saudi entrepreneurship ecosystem. For 2023, we are proud to partner with: