Saudi Arabia Announces Winners of $1.5 Million Entrepreneurship World Cup 2025

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce and the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) have announced the winners of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) 2025, the world’s largest global startup competition. The event, offering total prizes worth $1.5 million, celebrates innovation and entrepreneurial excellence across multiple categories and growth stages.

The winners were crowned by Majid Al-Kassabi, Minister of Commerce and Chairman of Monsha’at’s Board, during a high-profile ceremony held as part of the Biban Forum 2025. The event was attended by Sami bin Ibrahim Al-Husseini, Governor of Monsha’at, Dr. Badr Al-Badr, CEO of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), and several senior officials and industry leaders.

Bringing together the top 100 startups from over 47 countries, the Entrepreneurship World Cup showcased groundbreaking ideas and technologies spanning multiple sectors, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in the global entrepreneurship landscape.

Winners Across Stages and Categories-

Early Stage Category:

• ???? Swijin AG — 1st Place, $250,000

• ???? MabLab — 2nd Place, $200,000

• ???? SARsatX (Saudi Arabia) — 3rd Place, $150,000

• Aruna Revolution — 4th Place, $100,000

• DATAYOO — 5th Place, $50,000

Growth Stage Category:

• ???? Brelyon — 1st Place, $175,000

• ???? DeafTawk — 2nd Place, $100,000

Idea Stage Category:

• ???? Tasmanion — 1st Place, $50,000

• ???? KLORA — 2nd Place, $25,000

Space Tech Track Winners Recognized for Innovation-

In the Space Tech track, four pioneering startups each received $100,000 for their cutting-edge innovations:

• Stitch3D — Space Tech in Mining

• SpaceMap — Public Safety

• Sytemap — Smart Construction

• eAgro — Crowd Management

Empowering Global Entrepreneurs and SMEs-

The Entrepreneurship World Cup continues to serve as a vital global platform providing startups and SMEs with funding, mentorship, and acceleration opportunities. Participants benefit from training programs and access to a global network of experts through an intensive accelerator camp, helping them refine their business models and scale internationally.

This initiative underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to fostering global entrepreneurship and supporting small and medium enterprises as part of Vision 2030’s economic diversification goals. Through Monsha’at’s leadership, the Kingdom is strengthening its position as a regional hub for innovation, creativity, and business growth.