Event

BIBAN 2026

National entrepreneurship forum supporting founders, SMEs, and investors with workshops, pitching, and ecosystem introductions.
Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham
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BIBAN 2026
Upcoming Status
In-person Format
Riyadh City

About the event

BIBAN 2026 is Saudi Arabia’s national entrepreneurship forum, held in Riyadh at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center in Malham. Organized by Monsha\'at, BIBAN combines pitching competitions, SME support clinics, investor meetings, and government-service booths for founders scaling in the Kingdom.

The forum suits early-stage startups validating product-market fit, corporates running open-innovation programs, and international accelerators seeking Saudi LPs or pilot customers. Free public access and high founder density make it a flagship touchpoint in the local startup calendar.

Founder and investor ecosystem

Workshops cover fundraising, go-to-market, employment rules, and regulatory basics. Angels, VCs, and corporate venture units hold office hours alongside Monsha\'at partners. Founders should read Company Incorporation Guide, explore Finance & Fintech and Technology sector, and plan tax setup with MISA and ZATCA where applicable.

How to prepare

Refine a one-minute pitch, book mentoring slots early, and target sector-themed pitch tracks. Corporate attendees should define pilot criteria and procurement paths before scouting startups. More business-setup resources live in the Motaded Library and Events directory.

Why attend

Founder programs

Workshops on fundraising, go-to-market, and regulatory basics.

Investor access

Angels, VCs, and corporate venture units on site.

Government services

Monsha'at and partner agencies provide setup guidance.

Key highlights

Library starters

Incorporation and employment templates linked from Motaded guides.

Who should attend

Early-stage founders

Teams validating Saudi product-market fit.

Corporate innovation

Enterprises scouting startups and pilots.

Agenda overview

Pitch competitions

Sector-themed startup showcases.

Mentoring clinics

Office hours with operators and advisors.

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