- G20 Startup Summit Kicks Off in Johannesburg with Official Saudi Participation
- The summit highlighted investment opportunities for startups and showcased Saudi national projects
- Saudi Arabia announced the launch of its pavilion, focusing on technology sectors and the creative economy.
The G20 Startup Summit (Startup20) officially kicked off today, Thursday, in Johannesburg, South Africa, with the participation of a Saudi delegation led by Prince Fahad bin Mansour bin Nasser, Chair of the G20 Startup Group, and sponsored by NEOM.
The event was attended by representatives from government entities, the private sector, and key stakeholders in entrepreneurship and innovation.
The Kingdom’s participation reflects its ongoing commitment to strengthening its global presence in innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting startups as key drivers of economic growth in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
The summit spotlighted investment opportunities for startups in Saudi Arabia and showcased national projects and the Kingdom’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, including startups and investors.
During the event, the Saudi Pavilion was officially launched, featuring key sectors such as technology, energy, and the creative economy.
The Saudi delegation hosted a series of interactive workshops focused on sharing Saudi Arabia’s experience in empowering startups and exploring avenues for international collaboration to build sustainable and globally impactful business ecosystems.
In his speech, Prince Fahad bin Mansour bin Nasser emphasized the importance of continuing to support innovation and entrepreneurship as a fundamental pillar of Vision 2030.
He noted that Saudi Arabia’s achievements in this field demonstrate the maturity and global competitiveness of its startup ecosystem.
The summit will continue over two days, gathering leaders of entrepreneurial ecosystems and representatives from G20 member states to discuss the future of entrepreneurship, explore strategies to support startups, and enhance their ability to drive growth and positive global impact.
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