Saudi Arabia’s Startup Den 2025 opens applications for hospitality startups to pitch for funding, mentorship, and global exposure at Future Hospitality Summit.

RIYADH, March 28, 2025 — Saudi Arabia’s most dynamic platform for hospitality innovation is set to ignite once again as Startup Den 2025 officially opens its doors to emerging travel tech leaders and bold entrepreneurs ready to shape the future of the global tourism industry.

Hosted under the banner of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia, this annual showcase has rapidly become a launchpad for ambitious startups transforming guest experiences, hospitality operations, and travel technologies across the Middle East and beyond.

Fueling Innovation in the Heart of the Kingdom

In alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Startup Den 2025 focuses on identifying and empowering early-stage companies with transformative ideas that meet the evolving demands of hospitality, tourism, and sustainable development. Selected startups will pitch their business models live to a high-level jury of hospitality investors and industry pioneers, with exclusive access to resources designed to accelerate their trajectory.

Finalists will gain:

• Complimentary entry to the prestigious Future Hospitality Summit
• A five-minute pitch slot on stage followed by a high-impact Q&A session
• A discounted startup exhibition booth to maximize brand visibility
• One-on-one networking with hospitality investors, mentors, and advisors

A Gateway for Hospitality Startups to Scale Globally

The initiative targets fresh, high-potential companies with scalable concepts. Eligible startups must:

• Be under three years old
• Generate less than USD $1 million in annual revenue
• Employ between 2 and 30 team members
• Have raised between USD $450,000 and $500,000 in early-stage capital

While priority is given to startups operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, applications are also welcome from ventures based in other countries with innovative solutions relevant to the regional market.

Global Stage, Local Impact

With Saudi Arabia emerging as a global hub for tourism investment — fueled by mega-projects, giga-resorts, and world-stage events like Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034 — the Startup Den represents a golden bridge between innovative minds and a fast-expanding market hungry for futuristic experiences and solutions.

Last year, the competition crowned ARKHAUS, a revolutionary floating social club concept, as its top winner — a bold testament to the event’s commitment to original thinking and sustainability in hospitality.

Applications Now Open

Entrepreneurs ready to challenge convention and bring revolutionary hospitality concepts to life can now apply for Startup Den 2025 through the official website of the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia.

Whether it’s AI-powered guest personalization, eco-hospitality platforms, or immersive travel solutions, the spotlight is now on innovators ready to disrupt, inspire, and lead the next hospitality revolution.

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