Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce and the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) have announced the winners of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) 2025, the world’s largest global startup competition.
Majid Al-Kassabi, Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Monsha’at, crowned the winners during a ceremony held as part of the Biban Forum 2025, in the presence of Sami bin Ibrahim Al-Husseini, Governor of Monsha’at, Dr. Badr Al-Badr, CEO of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), and several senior officials.
The EWC brought together the top 100 startups from more than 47 countries, competing for total prizes worth $1.5m across multiple categories and tracks.
Winners announced across Early, Growth, and Idea stages
In the Early Stage category:
- Swijin AG won first place with a $250,000 prize
- MabLab secured second place with $200,000
- SARsatX from Saudi Arabia placed third, winning $150,000
- Aruna Revolution ranked fourth with $100,000
- DATAYOO finished fifth with $50,000
In the Growth Stage category:
- Brelyon took first place, receiving $175,000
- DeafTawk claimed second place with $100,000
For the Idea Stage category:
- Tasmanion won first place and $50,000
- KLORA ranked second, taking home $25,000
Space Tech winners recognised for innovation
In the Space Tech track, four startups were each awarded $100,000 for their pioneering solutions:
- Stitch3D for Space Tech in Mining
- SpaceMap for Public Safety
- Sytemap for Smart Construction
- eAgro for Crowd Management
Supporting global entrepreneurship and SME growth
The Entrepreneurship World Cup represents a key global platform that provides tools, mentorship, and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs at every stage of development.
The competition also supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through training programs and access to a global network of mentors via an intensive accelerator camp.
The initiative reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing role in nurturing global entrepreneurship, aligning with Vision 2030’s goals to diversify the economy and empower the SME ecosystem.
