Criteria for Participants

• Early-stage startups in the hospitality sector with a viable product or service
• Innovative solutions with strong growth potential and the ability to address industry challenges
• Annual revenue under 1 million USD
• 2 to 30 employees
• Less than 3 years in business
• Seed or early-stage funding (50,000 to 500,000 USD raised)

Participation is preferably, though not exclusively, open to startups operating within the hospitality sector in Saudi Arabia.

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Event Format

• Each finalist has 5 minutes to present their concept, business model, and supporting data on stage.
• Judges have 2 minutes to ask questions following each presentation.
• Judging Panel: Comprises industry experts, investors, and entrepreneurs.

Additional Opportunity - Discounted Exhibition Stand

Maximise the visibility of your startup further at FHS Saudi Arabia with a dedicated stand in addition to your participation as a start-up.

Should you be interested in taking an exhibition stand, we have a discounted rate for startups:

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