FII INNOVATORS PITCH 2025
TAKE CENTER STAGE AT FII PRIORITY SUMMITS AND COMPETE FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO PITCH AT FII9 IN RIYADH.
Are you passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to tackle the world's most pressing challenges?
Do you have an innovative AI solution that could revolutionize the way we address climate change, promote sustainability, enhance healthcare, or build smarter cities?
If so, we invite you to join us.
We are seeking visionary entrepreneurs who are pioneering AI-driven solutions and cutting-edge technologies in the following key areas:
AI & Robotics
Present applications that leverage artificial intelligence or robotics to revolutionize everyday life. As these technologies continue to advance, they have the potential to enhance efficiency, convenience, and quality of life for people around the world.
Sustainability Solutions
Showcase how your technology can promote sustainable practices in agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, or any other sector, leading to a more environmentally friendly and resilient future.
Education
Whether you are developing personalized learning platforms or tools to enhance teaching effectiveness, we are seeking solutions that are revolutionizing the way to teach and learn.
Health Innovations
Demonstrate how your solutions are revolutionizing healthcare delivery, disease prevention, diagnostics, personalized medicine, health monitoring, and improving healthcare accessibility and affordability.
Program Timeline
Early Registration Closes: April 21, 2024 at 11:59 pm PT
Interviews for selected candidates: May 1-8, 2024
Semi-finalists Announced: May 13, 2024
Registration Closes: July 21 at 11:59 pm PT
Semi-finalists Announced: September 1, 2024
Registration Opens
Kickstart Your Innovation Journey
The gateway to showcasing your groundbreaking solutions opens. Seize the opportunity to pitch your vision at a global stage.
Registration Closes
Final Call for Innovators at 11:59 pm PT
Ensure your innovative solution is in the running. This marks the final day for registrations.
Candidate Interviews
Diving Deep into Innovations
A critical phase where selected candidates will share the depth of their innovations during personal interviews.
Selected Ventures Unveiled
Spotlight on Game-Changers
Ventures posed to present their vision to a sustainable future, will be announced.
Innovators Pitch
FII9 Investment Day - Oct. 30
The climax of innovation where selected founders present their groundbreaking solutions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia under the watchful eyes of global industry leaders.
Key
Benefits
VISIBILITY
Pitch on stage at FII events, gain global media exposure, and secure exclusive interviews, showcasing your venture to a community of top-tier investors and the wider industry.
ACCESS
Enjoy privileged access to the FII ecosystem, including networking opportunities with experts across various sectors, and use the FII mobile app for strategic connections and personalized scheduling.
TRAVEL
Benefit from sponsored travel arrangements, including flight tickets and accommodation, ensuring your focus remains on presenting your venture and forming valuable connections.
MEMBERSHIP
Receive a complimentary FII9 Membership, offering exclusive benefits and resources tailored to support and accelerate your venture's growth.
KNOWLEDGE
Participate in masterclasses and inspiring programming designed to expand your expertise, sharpen your skills, and provide insights into the latest industry trends and practices.
COMMUNITY
Connect with the FII Investment Community, a network of influential and experienced investors and professionals, fostering relationships that can propel your venture forward.
EXHIBITION
Leverage the opportunity for sponsored exhibition space at FII events to showcase your products or services, enhancing your visibility and engagement with potential investors & collaborators.
Selection Criteria
Innovation
The uniqueness and ingenuity of the AI-driven solution in tackling pressing challenges in health, education, or sustainability
Impact
Potential for significant positive environmental, social, and economic impact.
Feasibility & Team
Demonstrate technical feasibility, effectiveness of the solution, team expertise, and a realistic plan.
Scalability
Potential for scalability and replication in different contexts and regions. The solution has a plan for financial viability.
RULES
Geographical Eligibility
Startups from any country are eligible.
Stage Eligibility
Startups must be in the following stages of development or fundraising rounds: Seed, Series A, Growth (Series B/C). They need to have a minimum viable product (MVP), but revenue is not required. There is no need to incorporate before applying.
LANGUAGE
Applications must be written in English.
Application Submission & Deadlines
Applications are accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis, allowing startups to be considered for multiple events. Selected startups will be duly notified. There is no fee to apply to this program.
Agreement
By submitting an application, you agree that any information or data that you provide in this application and/or pitch is considered non-confidential and non-proprietary to you or any other party. FII Institute has no obligation towards you or any other party to protect such information.
The applicant must agree to all terms and conditions, including participating in FII events and media and press opportunities, if selected.
The applicant must agree to all terms and conditions, including participating in FII events and media and press opportunities, if selected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Startups from anywhere in the world are welcome to apply if they are working on AI-based solutions in Sustainability, Health, Robotics, and Education.
This is a unique opportunity to showcase your solution and connect with an exclusive group of top-tier investors, industry experts, potential partners, and like-minded innovators from diverse backgrounds. Selected participants will gain visibility for their ventures, potentially leading to partnerships, funding opportunities, and media coverage.
They will also be eligible to participate in the FII Venture Program, which offers more than USD 10 million in soft-landing opportunities and services.
FII9 Sponsorship covers travel, three nights' accommodation, and access to exclusive events, totaling over USD 30,000.
They will also be eligible to participate in the FII Venture Program, which offers more than USD 10 million in soft-landing opportunities and services.
FII9 Sponsorship covers travel, three nights' accommodation, and access to exclusive events, totaling over USD 30,000.
No
There is no fee to enter the competition.
Yes! You need to have a MVP but revenue is not required.
All finalists will be announced on the website, and due to the high level of applications, we will only notify those selected. Applicants selected as finalists will need to pitch in person and have a valid passport for travel.
Please note that the startup pitcher participating in FII events must be the Founder, Co-Founder, or CEO.
Please note that the startup pitcher participating in FII events must be the Founder, Co-Founder, or CEO.
All the information is available on the webpage. However, if you have any questions that are not covered in the information provided, you can contact us at entrepreneurship@fii-institute.org
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