Startup Den

at FHS Saudi Arabia 2024

The Bench is passionate about supporting start-ups and providing an opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business model to a senior panel of judges and investors.

If you are a start-up in the Saudi hospitality industry, here are some reasons you should participate in the Startup Den at Future Hospitality Summit - Saudi Arabia 2024:

The opportunity to present your business concept to industry delegates attending FHS and the judges
The possibility of winning prizes which may include incubation, mentorship, or funding.
If you are selected as one of the 10 finalists you will be provided with a complimentary ticket to attend FHS Saudi Arabia 2024.

Applications for Startup Den are now open.

Session Details

The 10 finalists will be given 5 minutes each to present their concept, business model and supporting numbers on stage. The judges will then take the next 2 minutes to ask questions about their business concept.

Should you be interested in taking an exhibition stand, we have a discounted rate for startups. Please contact Michelle Turney at michelle.turney@thebench.com.

Deadline:

Applications for Startup Den will close on 4th April 2024.

Winner of STARTUP DEN 2023

Passionate entrepreneurs pitched their business models to a distinguished panel of judges for Startup Den, consisting of Jordan Bray, Vice President UAE Director, Plug and Play Tech Center, Hasan Haider, Founder, and Managing Partner, Plus VC (+VC), Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO, The Bench and Mark Zawacki, Managing Director, Techne Infiniti Ventures at FHS Abu Dhabi 2023.

Erika Blazeviciute Doyle, The Founder of Drink Dry, the GCC’s first and only premium non-alcoholic drinks marketplace emerged as the winner for Startup Den 2023.

Startup Den Judges 2024

Startup Den Finalist 2024

Previous Startup Den Participants

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