Tech Champions 2

Program

Accelerator

Tech Champions 2021

From an idea to a working MVP

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Virtual

April, 25th 2021 - November, 21st 2021

Registration deadline will be on 25th April.

Targeting Innovative Entrepreneurs

Tech Champions is an accelerator and business incubator targeting innovative entrepreneurs. By providing them with the necessary tools, and supporting them in the technical, administrative and financial aspects through the Ministry's distinguished partners from the private and semi-governmental sectors.

Targeted Sectors

Culture

In collaboration with the Ministry of Culture

This sector targets the following challenges:

Museum System 2.0
Innovations of cultural heritage
Future Libraries
Digitalization meets culture

Sport

In collaboration with the Ministry of Sports

This sector targets the following challenges:

The digital cheerleader experience
Sports performance techniques
Sports stadium management innovations
Sport is for everyone

Awqaf

In collaboration with the General Authority for Awqaf

This sector targets the following challenges:

Technology to generate a social impact
Using technology to increase public awareness
Innovative paths for the General Authority of Endowments
Digital transformation in endowments

Financial Techniques

In collaboration with Fintech Saudi

This sector targets the following challenges:

Technology in responsible investment services
Smart financial tools for projects and small enterprises
Digitize the insurance sector
Improving the retail banking experience

Program Tracks

Accelerator

For the projects in the growth stage

12 Nominated Startups

Accelerator Stage

This track provides:

Awards and Prizes

3 Months of Training

Previous customers or prepaid returns required

Incubator

For the projects in the idea stage.

320 Nominated Ideas 32 Selected Ideas

Pre-incubator Stage Incubator Stage

This track provides:

Awards and Prizes

3 Months of Training

No previous customers or prepaid returns required

Program Sessions

Tech Champions Introductory Session

Discover the features of the Tech Champions paths and get to know the parties responsible for the program.

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400

Entrepreneurs

300

Business Models

Partners

Program Journey

Registration Deadline

Pre-incubator

The stage of incubating new projects

Incubator

New ideas development stage

Final Ceremony

Create Your Own Path In The World of Technology

Application deadline: April 25, 2021

FAQ

Every company has questions they regularly get from customers (as well as those really weird ones).

Successful implementation of your idea will ensure that it will not be stolen.

The Tech Champions program does not have your idea.
However, it should be noted that no idea can be protected in and of itself.

The partnerships between the Tech Champions program and public entities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are what distinguishes the program from others. The program draws on its vast experience to help startups grow and develop solutions that benefit key sectors in the Kingdom.

Yes, the program is online.

Yes. In the program's second version, it focuses on the following sectors:

Culture, Sports, Awqaf, and Financial Technologies.

Stakeholders will provide their know-how and expertise to support entrepreneurs through data and data focusing on the sector and their local expertise in the respective fields.

The Tech Champions Program aims to encourage technology entrepreneurs to innovate.

The business incubator track focuses on startups in the idea stage. And the Business Accelerator track focuses on startups that are in the seed phase.

No, we do not take shares in your company.

We provide financial support of up to one million Saudi Riyals. We do not provide post-program funding. We will introduce you to potential investors and industry experts.

The Tech Champions team will try as much as possible to avoid accepting teams working on similar ideas.

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