Who Are We?
MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Saudi Arabia is a part of a global network of chapters dedicated to the promotion of enterpreneurship and innovation worldwide.
We inform, connect, and coach Saudi entrepreneurs - enabling them to rapidly transform ideas into world-changing companies.
Why MITEF
Affiliated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) is a global organisation of dedicated professionals with local chapters,
affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through MIT Technology Review.
MITEF is a Global Organization
MITEF is a nonprofit organisation, headquartered with MIT Technology Review in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and with chapters worldwide.
MITEF has Chapters in major Markets Worldwide
MITEF and its chapters are led by dedicated staff and volunteers who share a passion for making a difference and achieving global outcomes through tailored local and regional programmes.
Competition Tracks
Ideas Track
We are looking for innovative and scalable ideas that provide effective business...
Social Track
We are targeting life changing social enterprises which are legally registered...
Competition Timeline 2018-2019
24 Sep 2018
Website opens for Submissions
September till mid of December, 2018
Online/Offline Roadshows
25 Dec 2018
Deadline for Submissions
15 Jan 2019
Announcement of the 45 Semi Finalist Teams
24 Feb 2019
BootCamp
28 Feb 2019
Private judging event and announcing the 27 Finalists
2 Mar 2019
StartSmart conference + Announcement of the 9 winning teams
Total number of
3200
applicants to-date
80
Semi-finalists to-date
15
winners teams
45
Finalists to-date
320
judges
MITEF Saudi Start Up Competition
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