Tech Champions 5

Riyadh,Jeddah
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About Tech Champions 5

The 5th edition of the program consists of two startup incubators in the sector of Financial Solution Technologies that utilize AI. The program targets innovative entrepreneurs with digital business and scalable models.

The program participants will be provided with the necessary tools and support in the technical, administrative, and financial aspects, in addition to supporting digital perks, with the aim of contributing to reaching the market and investors.

Targeted Audience
prototype
MVPs
company
Startups
Program Goals
business models
Developing business models
digital solutions
Providing modern digital solutions in the market for targeted sector
digital talent
Empowering local talents
job opportunities
Providing new job opportunities
localization efforts
Supporting technology localization efforts
Program Tracks
FinTech Solution Incubator

In Jeddah City

Incubator offers:

4 month in-person incubator program

Supporting the transition of projects from the mvp stage to the market entry stage

Supporting entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and support in the technical administrative and financial aspects

Providing global and local expertise by providing educational programs provided by mentors consultants and experts specialized in digital entrepreneurship

Contributing to transforming business models into business models capable of commercialization growth and expansion

How to get investment deals

The possibility of obtaining investment deals upon completion of the program for the best participating projects

Providing the opportunity to reach investors through the demo day

 

Incubator conditions:

  • The incubator targets projects at the mvp stage
  • A team consisting of two or more people, at least one of whom is a Saudi national
  • The business model should be in the sector of financial solution technologies
  • Existence of an mvp in the sector of Fintech solutions that uses AI
  • The project solves a current problem in the market that is applicable and able to be developed and commercialized
  • The project idea must be implementable in Saudi Arabia
  • The team must have diverse skills and fluency in both Arabic & English
  • The team should be able to be physically present at all stages of the program
  • The team must pass interviews stage
FinTech Solution Incubator

In Riyadh City

Incubator offers:

4 month in-person incubator program

Supporting the transition of projects from the mvp stage to the market entry stage

Supporting entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and support in the technical administrative and financial aspects

Providing global and local expertise by providing educational programs provided by mentors consultants and experts specialized in digital entrepreneurship

Contributing to transforming business models into business models capable of commercialization growth and expansion

How to get investment deals

The possibility of obtaining investment deals upon completion of the program for the best participating projects

Providing the opportunity to reach investors through the demo day

 

Incubator conditions:

  • The incubator targets projects at the mvp stage
  • A team consisting of two or more people, at least one of whom is a Saudi national
  • The business model should be in the sector of financial solution technologies
  • Existence of an mvp in the sector of Fintech solutions that uses AI
  • The project solves a current problem in the market that is applicable and able to be developed and commercialized
  • The project idea must be implementable in Saudi Arabia
  • The team must have diverse skills and fluency in both Arabic & English
  • The team should be able to be physically present at all stages of the program
  • The team must pass interviews stage
Program Advantages
mentors
Specialized mentors and consults from the largest international companies in the field of entrepreneurship
investment
Linking financial solutions and investment opportunities
cursor
Access to digital perks for top startups
mentors
A distinguished group of international and local trainers and mentors during the incubator
investment
The possibility of obtaining investment deals upon completion of the program for the best participating startups
volunteering
Providing the possibility of obtaining the MVPLAB Initiative: supporting startups with an amount of up to 150 thousand SAR, which is one of the initiatives of the National Technology Development Program (NTDP) for the incubators track
Program Journey
01

27th February 2025 

Registration opens
02

2025

Registration closes
03
Filtration Process
04
Announcing the qualified participants for incubators
05
Kick-off day (in person)
06
FinTech Solutions Incubator in Riyadh (Physically for 4 months)
07
FinTech Solutions Incubator in Jeddah (Physically for 4 months)
08

TBD

Demo Day for top performing participating only (in person)
40
MVP’s & Startups Development
45
Training Hours
40
Number of global and local mentors and experts in the field of digital entrepreneurship

FAQs

The program consists of two business incubators in the sector of financial solution technologies that utilize AI in two different cities, Riyadh and Jeddah.

The incubators for projects in the financial solution technology sector will be located in Riyadh and Jeddah Saudi Arabia.

Fintech solutions are innovative technology solutions in the fintech sector. They are created with the aim of improving and automating solutions that support the fintech sector for individuals, businesses and organizations. These supporting solutions aim to develop traditional solutions for consumers and beneficiaries of the sector.

Clear digital business models in target areas of supporting solutions within FinTech solutions sector that utilize AI. For example, but not limited to: digital banking solutions, regulatory financial solution technology, applications in the field of financial technologies, cyber security to protect the financial organization, artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve financial services, etc.

Everyone can participate in more than one track, whether the incubator in Riyadh or Jeddah, but a separate application must be submitted for each city. If you are accepted, you will be accepted into one track only.

You can register through an Arabic or English application form.

The Tech Champions Program, in its 5th edition, is considered a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, as participants are trained by a distinguished group of international and local experts and mentors, in addition to providing the possibility of obtaining investment deals upon completion of the program for the best participating projects.

Yes, the program requires participants to be present throughout the program. It will be implemented in person.

It is the beginning of the launch of the incubators, and it is held in person for one day only for qualified projects in the program.

During the Demo Day, participants present their projects in a professional manner in front of an elite group of specialists in the field of digital entrepreneurship and investors.

 

The registration form is filled out by one of the team members, with the names of the rest of the members written in the registration form.

 

The original project and startup company must belong to the applicant and must not be stolen or owned by another party.

The Tech Champions Program does not own your idea; however, it should be noted that no idea itself can be protected.

Yes. In the 5th edition of the program, the program focuses on the following sectors: financial solution technologies that utilize AI within their business models.

Yes, provided that legal approval is provided from the legal guardian.

The project/startup must be clearly articulated, specialized in the ICT field and relevant to the nature of the program.

After submitting your application successfully, you will receive a message either rejection or acceptance.

Yes, the program will be fully a physically held in-person program in both Riyadh and Jeddah. The program requires full commitment from those wishing to participate for all stages of the program.

Note: The program does not provide accommodation or transportation for participants.

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Partners

Financial Sector Development Program
Fintech
NTDP