The Biban Forum 2025 is a prestigious gathering that provides opportunities for business networking and cooperation, solidifying Saudi Arabia’s position as a key player in the global business community.
In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has developed into a global trade and economic powerhouse, hosting forums and seminars that bring together entrepreneurs and investors from all over the world. These events, which feature prominent personalities in the economic field, help to strengthen commercial partnerships and develop agreements between companies.
Six Saudi companies have qualified for the Entrepreneurship World Cup 2025 finals, part of the “Biban 2025” forum in Riyadh. This competition offers startups a chance to showcase their innovations to international companies, accelerating their development.
Moreover, this competition, organised by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha’at), will occur from November 5 to 8 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Centre, themed “A Global Destination for Opportunities.”
Saudi companies qualified by navigating multiple stages to reach national and international finals, resulting in their selection among the top 100 from 47 countries out of over 10,300 applicants from 169 countries. They are competing for financial prizes exceeding US$1.5 million.
Additionally, this achievement reflects the Kingdom’s robust support for innovation and entrepreneurship, highlighting a favorable investment environment for both local and international entrepreneurs. The innovative diversity of Saudi companies has fostered increased competition on both regional and international stages.
Among the notable companies mentioned are ADADK, focusing on water supply; Expanse Cosmos, which supports the emerging space economy; SARsatX, a specialist in space technology; EcoPallets, recycling palm fronds into shipping platforms; Thrivve, offering innovative financial technology and mobility solutions; and iRAMA, which specialises in hydroponic farming technologies.
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Biban 2025 Forum
The Biban 2025 Forum will take place in Riyadh from November 5 to 8, under the theme “A Global Destination for Opportunities,” highlighting the Kingdom’s growing influence in global innovation and entrepreneurship as a prominent business event.
The event draws investors and entrepreneurs from around the world and serves as a crucial starting point for developing concepts and turning them into internationally successful ventures.
Considering its previous iteration, Biban 2024 was a huge success, drawing in over 182,000 attendees and securing significant corporate agreements and deals valued at over 35 billion Saudi Riyals.
Likewise, Biban 2025, the forum’s most recent iteration, is the biggest and most sophisticated yet. Over the course of four days at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Centre, it is anticipated to attract over 140,000 visitors from all over the world and showcase 900 startups from 70 countries.
The forum’s seven primary tracks this year include a wide range of topics, including high-growth businesses, e-commerce, franchising, finance, investment, startups, and entrepreneurship. Interaction, idea generating, and turning concepts into globally scalable business models are all made possible by these paths.
Furthermore, Biban 2025 will serve as the link between concept and finance, aspiration and execution, as participants will have the opportunity to establish direct connections with venture capital funds, innovation incubators, and technology accelerators through the startups track.
In summary, Biban 2025 is an excellent chance for anyone wishing to grow their company or showcase their concepts and offerings to potential investors. Additionally, it provides entrepreneurs with a great chance to look for solid alliances that will accelerate their growth and expansion.
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