The Startups Door showcases leading local and international business incubators, along with outstanding entrepreneurial ventures from around the world, intending to create a fully integrated entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The door features Prominent local and international incubators and accelerators, as well as outstanding startups from various countries. The section also provides opportunities to empower startups in both local and international markets, spotlight exceptional and ambitious entrepreneurs at Biban Forum, and foster a comprehensive entrepreneurial environment by connecting them with service providers, innovators, and investors — all under one roof.

Door Objectives:

• Enhance communication and build a network of relationships between investors, entrepreneurs, and local, regional, and global leaders.

• Create an entrepreneurial community hosting enablers of entrepreneurship, such as incubators, accelerators, and entrepreneurs seeking investment or expansion opportunities.

• Highlight and showcase the most promising, distinguished, and innovative ventures that have proven successful in the local market.

• Highlight promising opportunities for companies and investors locally, regionally, and globally.

• Connect with investors and investment entities.

Participants:

•  940 local and global startups (840 startups – 100 Entrepreneurship World Cup)

•  32 local incubators

•  32 global incubators

•  200 startups

•  +13 countries

Targeted Sectors:

• Social Entrepreneurship

• Healthcare

• Environment

• Sports and Culture

• Tourism and Entertainment

The Startups Door highlights outstanding startups both locally and globally and facilitates their connection with the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the Kingdom. It also helps create and provide the right environment to connect with investors from around the world.

Efforts are underway to attract enablers, including incubators, accelerators, and local, regional, and international startups, to participate in Biban Forum.

Available Opportunities in the Startups Door

Participation in numerous business incubators and accelerators: Over 64 local and international incubators and accelerators are involved in the entrepreneurship sector.

Discover the latest developments in entrepreneurship: Connect with +1,000 startups from around the globe.

Broad international participation: Representatives from over 15 countries are participating.

Pitching opportunities for investors: More than 1,000 startups will have the chance to pitch to investors through the dedicated pitching platform.

Engagement in the Entrepreneurship World Cup: Entrepreneurs from over 150 countries take part in the event, with the top 100 highlighted in the Startups Door.

Speaking opportunities at the Biban Talks Stage: Exhibitors can share their experiences and insights with visitors at Biban Forum.