The 2025 Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) has kicked off in Saudi Arabia with unprecedented international participation, receiving greater than 10,000 undertaking submissions from entrepreneurs throughout 169 nations — double final yr’s whole.
The worldwide finals will happen in Riyadh, hosted by Saudi Arabia’s Small and Medium Enterprises Normal Authority (Monsha’at), in partnership with the Mohammed bin Salman Basis (Misk) and the International Entrepreneurship Community (GEN).
The occasion highlights the Kingdom’s rising popularity as a world hub for innovation and entrepreneurial ventures.
2025 Entrepreneurship World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The competitors showcases a broad spectrum of options to international challenges and covers 16 key sectors, together with:
- Agriculture
- Meals industries
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Schooling
- ICT
- Social work
A world jury of specialists in entrepreneurship, innovation, and funding has already shortlisted the highest 1,000 tasks from 122 nations.
These shall be narrowed to 250 within the penultimate spherical earlier than the ultimate 100 tasks are chosen to current in Riyadh. Finalists will pitch to main international traders, competing for $1.5m in whole money prizes.
Internet hosting the EWC in Riyadh displays Saudi Arabia’s ambition to be a world platform for entrepreneurial options, supported by a strong, innovation-driven ecosystem, superior funding infrastructure, and a business-friendly surroundings that facilitates market entry and attracts international capital.
The EWC is among the world’s largest and most various startup competitions, providing founders not solely funding alternatives but additionally entry to mentorship, coaching, and worldwide networks to speed up their development.
