The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority “Monsha’at,” represented by the Innovation Center, announced the launch and opening of registration for the 11th batch of the Innovation Pioneers program during Biban Forum 2025, held under the theme Global Destination for Opportunities at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center.

The Innovation Pioneers program comes as part of Monsha’at’s efforts to strengthen the innovation and technology entrepreneurship ecosystem by providing intensive support to established businesses and innovative entrepreneurs across the Kingdom.

This batch focuses on empowering businesses operating in the smart cities sector, with the participation of a select group of partners from both the public and private sectors, alongside investment entities working to prepare participating companies for future investment rounds, as well as technology partners offering specialized advantages to support the development of their businesses and technologies.

The program is a specialized initiative aimed at enabling entrepreneurial ventures to develop their businesses through practical and tailored mentorship provided by experts in technology, business, and investment, contributing to the advancement of innovation and supporting the transition toward a sustainable knowledge-based economy.

The launch of the program reflects Monsha’at’s ongoing commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives to build a diversified and innovation-driven national economy.