Call for entries for the 2024 Venture-Z Startup Competition!
Venture-Z is a vibrant and inventive startup competition that provides a fantastic platform for ambitious Gen Z entrepreneurs to present their ground-breaking ideas and leave a lasting impression on society. Venture-Z, an initiative of the esteemed 2nd International Conference on Sustainability: Developments and Innovations (ICSDI) 2024, together the most brilliant minds and forward-thinking thinkers who are committed to building a better future.
Aspiring business owners can present their creative ideas to leading investors and industry professionals by competing in the Venture-Z Startup Competition. This competition offers you the chance to realise your entrepreneurial goals by emphasising the future and the distinct viewpoint of Generation Z. Come network with the most innovative thinkers and potential entrepreneurs at ICSDI 2024. Participants can showcase their ideas, showcase their goods or services, and compete for priceless mentorship and investment opportunities at this thrilling event.
Whether you have a Ground-breaking product, Disruptive service or 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.
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 1: | Engineering Innovations
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 2: | Sustainable Business Ventures
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 3: | Environmental Solutions
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 4: | Social Entrepreneurship
This track centres 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.
The judging panel will evaluate the startup pitches based on various criteria, including innovation, market potential, feasibility, team capability, and scalability. The specific judging criteria will be communicated to the participants in advance to help them prepare and align their presentations accordingly.
Location:
Online, Saudi ArabiaBenefits
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Cash Prizes:
The 1st place winner | 30, 000 SAR
The 2nd place winner | 20, 000 SAR
The 3rd place winner | 10, 000 SAR
- The Venture-Z Startup Competition offers attractive prizes and recognition for the winners. In addition to the cash prize the winner may receive financial support, mentorship opportunities, access to networks, and exposure to potential investors and industry leaders.
Note: The exact details of the prizes will be announced closer to the competition date.
Eligibilities
The Venture-Z Startup Competition is open to aspiring entrepreneurs and startup teams from diverse backgrounds and industries. Participants must meet the following criteria:
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Must be 18 years of age or older.
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Must have a viable business idea or an early-stage startup.
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Individuals or teams can participate (team size restrictions is 5 members).
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International participants are welcome.
Application Process
- Visit the Apply link by clicking on the “APPLY NOW” button.
- Fill the form as instructed and provide:
“Explain your startup idea (Max 500 words) & Explain the market potential for your project (Max 300 words)”
- After initial Screening shortlisted teams will be invited to deliver their pitch presentations to a panel of judges in the
2024 ICSDI, The 2nd International Conference on Sustainability: Developments and Innovations.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
Application ClosedOfficial link
