LBS MENA Startup Competition Lands in Riyadh for Biban24 Forum.

Riyadh: The London Business School (LBS), represented by its Entrepreneurship Clubs in London and the Middle East and supported by the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital, has announced the expansion of the MENA Startup Competition to Saudi Arabia through collaboration with the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Monsha'at. The Riyadh edition will feature 10 startups selected from hundreds of applicants for a special demonstration day as part of the Biban24 forum, organized by Monsha'at under the theme "Global Destination for Opportunities," from November 5 to 9, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center. According to Saudi Press Agency, the competition, now in its third year, has established itself as a prominent platform for fostering innovation and showcasing emerging entrepreneurial talent across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This year's expansion into the Kingdom aligns with Saudi Vision 2030's goal to transform the Kingdom into a regional and global hu b for entrepreneurship and innovation. The Biban24 forum will feature startups from across the MENA region, including Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Morocco, Trkiye, and Bahrain, representing the forefront of clean technology, finance technology, education technology, and entertainment and media. The selected startups are Adwiyah, Dawraty, UBQT, Revent, METUTORS, Mbshr, Petalens, UniToni, Tahdir, and Unipal. The event will offer participants a unique opportunity to present their ventures to a distinguished panel of experts and international investors, granting them access to the financial and advisory resources essential for accelerating their growth. The expansion to Saudi Arabia highlights London Business School's dedication to strengthening the entrepreneurial landscape across the region. With broad participation expected from founders in diverse sectors, the events offer valuable opportunities to gain recognition, compete for awards, and expedite entry into local and global markets, underscor ing the school's commitment to driving sustainable growth and innovation in the MENA region. Learn more about the LBS MENA Startup Competition: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/institute-of-entrepreneurship-and-private-capital/opportunities-and-resources/build/lbs-mena-competition