Empowering entrepreneurs. Increasing innovation

Join the world’s most ambitious entrepreneurial competition.

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Why Participate

Investor Access

Connect with VCs and corporate partners

Market Entry

Soft-landing support for scaling in Saudi Arabia & MENA Region

Mentorship

1:1 sessions with industry leaders

Global Stage

Compete in Riyadh at the EWC Global Finals

$1M Prizes

Equity-free cash awards across 12 winners

EWC Journey

Applications Open

Startups apply globally across tracks: Idea, Early, Growth, and Artificial Intelligence

Nov 2025 – May 2026

EWC Selection

Top startups selected based on innovation, scalability, and impact.

July 2026

Virtual Bootcamp

Top 250 startups receive mentorship, pitch training, and investor prep.

August 2026

EWC 100 Selection

Top 100 advance to the Global Finals.

September 2026

Global Finals in Riyadh

Finalists compete live for a share of $1 million, with full travel support including flights, hotel accommodation, and local transportation.

November 2026

Who Can Apply?

EWC is open to startups at all stages. No matter where you are in your journey, there is a place for you.

Idea Stage

Early Stage

Growth Stage

Global Reward
Total Cash Prize Pool for 2026
$ 0
100% Equity Free
MVP & Traction

Early Stage

Grand Prize

$200,000

Runner Up

$150,000

3rd Place

$90,000

4th Place

$90,000

Scaling & Revenue

Growth Stage

Grand Prize

$160,000

Runner Up

$100,000

Concept Validation

Idea Stage

Grand Prize

$30,000

Runner Up

$20,000

AI Sub-Tracks

Specialized prizes for cutting-edge innovation

AI Infrastructure & Platforms

$50,000

Smart Manufacturing & Mobility

$50,000

Energy, Water & Sustainable Systems

$50,000

Gaming & Immersive Tech

$50,000

Hall of Fame

NEWS & UPDATES

GLOBAL JUDGES

Fadilah Tchoumba

S. Manoj Harasgama

Ouali Benmeziane

Grigorii Trubkin

Hattan Ahmed

Testimonials

Partners & Sponsors