Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The StartSmart Investment Forum (SIF), a pioneering initiative designed to empower entrepreneurs and startups and enhance the innovation ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, will take place on 27 and 28 April in Riyadh, bringing together leading investors and ambitious entrepreneurs seeking to grow their startups.

Supported by the Community Jameel Saudi Foundation, the forum will enable founders to showcase innovative ventures, exchange insights with industry experts, and engage in focused one-on-one meetings with potential investors. It will provide a comprehensive platform of programs and services, including entrepreneurial competitions, business accelerators and incubators, mentorship and guidance programs, and educational and enrichment events across vital sectors.

SIF aims to unlock high-potential opportunities, accelerate the growth and global expansion of Saudi startups, and further strengthen the Kingdom’s entrepreneurship and SME ecosystem. It also targets promoting the culture of entrepreneurship among Saudi youth, supporting startups in launching a marketable first product, and providing investment opportunities with high economic and social returns.