The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority "Monsha’at" concluded its participation in the VivaTech 2025 exhibition, held in Paris, showcasing five high-potential Saudi startups on a fast track toward unicorn status. The event attracted over 180,000 visitors, 14,000 startups, and 4,000 exhibitors from around the world.

Through its involvement, Monsha’at aimed to spotlight and empower Saudi startups, namely Wepok, Soum, Telgani, Rawae, and Sci-Fi, by providing them with a global platform to connect with international entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers. This exposure helped the startups expand their global networks and boost their potential for growth and success.

Monsha’at also hosted a series of dedicated sessions at its pavilion to highlight the Kingdom’s thriving investment environment and the wealth of opportunities available to entrepreneurs. These sessions featured detailed presentations from the participating Saudi startups, sharing their success stories and innovative tech-driven solutions that reflect the dynamic evolution of Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Additionally, Monsha’at arranged a visit for the Saudi startups to STATION F, Europe’s largest startup campus, offering a chance to explore global best practices in entrepreneurship and discuss accelerator programs. The visit fostered stronger connections between local and international startups.
Monsha’at’s participation underscored the growing role of SMEs in Saudi Arabia’s tech and innovation landscape. It also highlighted the vast opportunities available in this sector and aimed to equip startups with cutting-edge tools and international expansion prospects, further advancing the Kingdom’s entrepreneurial environment in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.