Venture Z Startup Competition for Entrepreneurs

With a focus on the future and the unique perspective of Generation Z, this competition is your opportunity to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

Join them at ICSDI 2024, where the brightest minds and most promising startups come together. This exciting event provides a stage for participants to pitch their ventures, demonstrate their products or services, and compete for invaluable investment opportunities and mentorship.

Whether you have a

• Ground-breaking product,
• Disruptive service,
• Innovative technology

The Venture-Z Startup Competition is the perfect launchpad to propel your startup journey. Seize this opportunity to showcase your entrepreneurial spirit, gain recognition, and secure the resources needed to take your venture to new heights.

Tracks

• Track 1: Engineering Innovations
  • This track focuses on startups that bring innovative solutions in mechanical, civil, electrical, or environmental engineering fields. It encompasses areas such as advanced materials, energy systems, infrastructure development, and environmental technologies.
• Track 2: Sustainable Business Ventures
  • This track is dedicated to startups that incorporate sustainable practices and principles into their business models. It includes areas such as sustainable supply chains, green manufacturing, eco-friendly products, and renewable energy ventures.
• Track 3: Environmental Solutions
  • This track is specifically designed for startups that address environmental challenges and offer sustainable solutions. It covers areas such as pollution control, waste management, water and air quality improvement, and environmental monitoring technologies.
• Track 4: Social Entrepreneurship
  • This track is open to startups that combine business innovation with social impact. It includes initiatives that tackle social issues, promote inclusivity, empower communities, and contribute to sustainable development goals.
• Track 5: Future Cities
  • This track centers on startups that contribute to the development of future cities through innovative urban planning, smart infrastructure, sustainable transportation, IoT-enabled urban solutions, AI-driven urban management systems, and sustainable urban development practices.

Awards

• They believe in recognizing and supporting the entrepreneurial spirit of the participants. They are excited to announce the awards for the top three startups in the competition who will receive will receive prestigious awards along with financial support from Prince Sultan University, as follow:
  • The 1st place winner: 30, 000 SAR
  • The 2nd place winner: 20, 000 SAR
  • The 3rd place winner: 10, 000 SAR
• Sponsorship Opportunities:
  • In addition to the financial support provided by Prince Sultan University, Venture Z offers the potential for further funding through sponsorship opportunities.
  • Sponsors who choose to fund promising startups will have the chance to make a significant impact on the growth and success of these ventures, similar to the concept of “Shark Tank.”
  • They are actively seeking sponsors who are passionate about supporting entrepreneurship and the development of sustainable and technologically advanced future cities.
  • The awards and sponsorship opportunities are designed to empower and encourage the next generation of innovators to turn their ideas into successful startups. Venture Z aims to provide a launching pad for these startups to thrive and make a lasting impact on society.

Eligibility Criteria

The Venture-Z Startup Competition is open to aspiring entrepreneurs and startup teams from diverse backgrounds and industries. Participants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a viable business idea or an early-stage startup.
• Individuals or teams can participate (team size restrictions is 5 members).
• International participants are welcome.

For more information, visit Prince Sultan University (PSU).