Apply for KPMG Global Tech Innovator Competition

If you’re ready to demonstrate how your technology can make a difference in the world, this could be your moment – to challenge the status quo, introduce tech solutions through your own unique lens and open up a window to the future.

If you’ve created a tech breakthrough or a new tech-enabled solution that you believe can make a difference in the world, entering the Global Tech Innovator Competition can help you transform that bold vision into a reality among national and global industry experts, investors and potential business partners.

Benefits

• National and Global Exposure
  • Raise awareness of your innovation and your business by showcasing it on a prestigious platform to a national and global audience of industry experts, investors, potential partners and customers.
• Validation and Recognition
  • Enhance your credibility in the tech industry and potential investors, partners and customers by gaining recognition and validation for your innovation as a finalist (and potential winner) in country and global pitch competitions.
• Networking opportunities
  • The competition is a hub for networking, fostering collaborations, and gaining insights from seasoned professionals.
• Mentorship and Guidance
  • Access the experience of KPMG mentors and advisers who provide valuable guidance, expertise, and mentorship to refine your innovation and navigate the challenges of scaling up your tech.
• Media and Publicity
  • Gain media coverage and publicity at the regional and global level to boost your innovation’s visibility and market presence and attract potential users, customers and future sources of funding.
• Learning and Growth
  • From the initial application to the regional and global pitch presentations, the competition can be a significant learning experience.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants are typically technology entrepreneurs who are successfully making the transition from the startup phase to the next stage in the growth of their businesses. They have developed innovative, proven technologies, established robust business models, demonstrated traction and have the potential to scale up globally.
• To be eligible for the competition, you must:
  • Be a registered company in Saudi Arabia
  • Have been actively operating for 7 years or less (in the current form)
  • Be either a pure technology or a tech-enabled, tech-driven or tech-led business
  • Not be majority owned by a large corporate
  • Be able to conduct all pitches in English
  • Be available to pitch at their finals on 27 August in Riyadh
  • If selected as a finalist, be available to pitch at the global final in November 2025
• The countries/regions participating alongside Saudi Arabia include:
  • Austria, Brazil, Colombia, East Africa, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Southern Africa, Sweden, Turkey, UAE, UK and the US.

Selection Criteria

• Tech innovations and tech-enabled solutions with bold ambitions to transform entire industries and make a difference in the world.

For more information, visit KPMG.