Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
Venture-Z is an exciting and dynamic startup competition that offers aspiring entrepreneurs from Generation Z an incredible platform to showcase their innovative business ideas and make a lasting impact on society. Organized as part of the prestigious 3rd International Conference on Sustainability: Developments and Innovations (ICSDI) 2026, Venture-Z brings together the brightest minds and visionary thinkers who are passionate about creating a better future.
Are you an ambitious
entrepreneur
with a game-changing idea?
The Venture-Z Startup Competition offers a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative business ideas and vie for the attention of top investors and industry experts.
With a focus on the future and the unique perspective of Generation Z, this competition is your opportunity to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.
Join us at ICSDI 2026, where the brightest minds and most promising startups come together. This exciting event provides a stage for participants to pitch their ventures, demonstrate their products or services, and compete for invaluable investment opportunities and mentorship.
Whether you have a
- Innovative, Well-established Idea for
an AI-powered application for a Sustainable Future
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.
Eligibility_________________________
The Venture-Z Startup Competition is open to aspiring entrepreneurs and startup teams from diverse backgrounds and industries. Participants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a viable business idea or an early-stage startup.
- Individuals or teams can participate (team size restrictions is 5 members).
- International participants are welcome.
To participate in the competition, all interested individuals or teams must complete the online registration form available on the official ICSDI 2026 conference website. The registration process will include providing essential details about the startup, such as
- The startup idea
- market potential,
- team composition.
Awards
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We believe in recognizing and supporting the entrepreneurial spirit of our participants. We are excited to announce the awards for the top three startups in the competition who will receive will receive prestigious awards along with financial support from Prince Sultan University, as follow:
The 1st place winner |
30, 000 SAR
The 2nd place winner |
20, 000 SAR
The 3rd place winner |
10, 000 SAR
+
Sponsorship Opportunities:
In addition to the financial support provided by Prince Sultan University, Venture Z offers the potential for further funding through sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsors who choose to fund promising startups will have the chance to make a significant impact on the growth and success of these ventures, similar to the concept of “Shark Tank.”
We are actively seeking sponsors who are passionate about supporting entrepreneurship and the development of sustainable and technologically advanced future cities.
The awards and sponsorship opportunities are designed to empower and encourage the next generation of innovators to turn their ideas into successful startups. Venture Z aims to provide a launching pad for these startups to thrive and make a lasting impact on society.
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