Challenges in digital entrepreneurship | Northern Borders Province | CODE

Northern Borders Province Region

27 May to 28 August 2025

About the challenges

A golden opportunity for creative thinkers and startup projects in Northern Borders Province Region to present innovative solutions, interact with a select group of experts, and leverage available resources to develop ideas into successful projects that enhance the advancement of the digital entrepreneurship ecosystem

Acceptance Criteria

A feasible profitable project idea

Availability during the challenges

Presence at the challenges location

Matching MVPLAB accessibility criteria

MVPLAB initiative of the National Program for Information Technology Development

150,000 S.R

First winner

150,000 S.R

Second winner

150,000 S.R

Third winner

Challenge Journey

27 May

Registration Opens

27 July

Registration closes

6 August

Virtual workshops begins

16 August

Virtual workshops ends

17 August

In-Person Programs Begins at Northern Borders University

19 August

In-Person Programs Ends at Northern Borders University

28 August

In-person Demo Day

Tracks of The Program

Ideation, Concept Development, and Prototyping

The process of generating creative ideas, developing innovative concepts, and turning them into testable prototypes

Business Model Canvas

A strategic tool used to determine how to create, deliver, and maintain value through a comprehensive business model

Go to Market Strategy

A comprehensive plan that outlines how to market and sell the product or service to the target audience, from launch to expansion

Financial Management

Organizing and managing the financial affairs of the startup to ensure operational sustainability and achieve financial goals

Branding for Early Stage Startups

Building a distinctive brand identity for the startup in its early stages to attract the target audience and establish its market position

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring that the startup operates according to local and international laws and regulations, including company registration and intellectual property protection

Pitching and Fundraising

Presenting ideas and projects to potential investors and partners to secure the necessary funding for the development and growth of the startup

Demo Day

Only the qualified participants will present their projects professionally to the audience, and the winners will be announced through the closing ceremony.

Benefits of the program

Training by specialists in the field of entrepreneurship

Access to experts and enthusiasts in the fields of entrepreneurship and technology

Assistance in building a correct business model

Networking with participants who share your interests and directions

FAQs

In Northern Borders Province Region Chamber of Commerce Headquarters.

Yes.

The winning teams in the challenge will receive digital enablement prizes worth SAR 150,000 for 3 winning projects, by receiving financial incentives of SAR 150,000 only after meeting the criteria of the MVPLAB initiative, which will distributed in installments based on the completion of the tasks required to be eligible for each batch by the project.

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Challenges in digital entrepreneurship | Northern Borders Province

FAQs

Where will the challenges be held?

Is it mandatory to attend the challenges venue?

Is it mandatory for the entire team to be present at the challenges venue?

How will the prizes be presented to the 3 winners?

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