Who Are We?


MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Saudi Arabia is a part of a global network of chapters dedicated to the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation worldwide. We inform, connect, and coach Saudi entrepreneurs—enabling them to rapidly transform ideas into world-changing companies.
Founded in 2015 with a goal of promoting and enriching the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, we aim to celebrate and support all potential startups and entrepreneurs in the kingdom through our startup and ideas competition.
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Why MITEF
Affiliated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) is a global organisation of dedicated professionals with local chapters, affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through MIT Technology Review.
MITEF is a Global Organization
MITEF is a nonprofit organisation, headquartered with MIT Technology Review in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and with chapters worldwide.
MITEF has Chapters in major Markets Worldwide
MITEF and its chapters are led by dedicated staff and volunteers who share a passion for making a difference and achieving global outcomes through tailored local and regional programmes.
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Ideas Track
We are looking for innovative and scalable ideas that provide effective business...

Social Track
We are targeting life changing social enterprises which are legally registered...
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MITEF Saudi Startup Competition Announces Winners Top entrants in three tracks share SR 325,000 prize money
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Mentorship Sessions Begin for MITEF Saudi Startup Competition
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MITEF Saudi Startup Competition Semi-Finalists Nominated
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MITEF Saudi Startup Competition Draws More than 2,500 Entries
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A greener outlook
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Changing the marketplace
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SAFETY AT SEA THROUGH INNOVATIVE APP iBOAT takes runner-up prize in MITEF Saudi awards
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MITEF Saudi announces Saudi’s Top Entrepreneurs For 2017
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27 Teams Make the Second Cut for the MITEF Saudi Startup Competition Finals
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Bab Rizq Jameel and Zain Saudi Arabia announce semi-finalists for MIT Enterprise Forum Saudi Arabia
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