The 2025 Youth Entrepreneurship Summit brought together over 400 aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers from across the MENA region.
Highlights
•12 panel discussions: covering topics from green tech to social enterprise•Pitch competition: 20 startups competed, with 3 winners sharing $50,000 in seed funding•Networking sessions: Over 200 one-on-one meetings facilitated•Keynote: Minister of Economy addressed the opening ceremonyPitch Competition Winners
1.GreenRoute — Last-mile delivery using electric vehicles ($25,000)2.AgroSense — IoT sensors for precision agriculture ($15,000)3.ReThread — Textile waste recycling platform ($10,000)The energy in the room was electric. Planning for the 2026 summit is already underway — join us.