MCIT concluded the 9th Idea Camp; 5 outstanding prize winners were awarded a total of QR 550,000 in grants

The 9th Idea Camp was ended by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), represented by the Digital Incubation Center. For the 25 firms that have been supported by the Digital Incubation Center, the closing ceremony signified the end of a life-changing experience. Five exceptional prize winners received awards totaling QR 550,000. 

Over 450 applications from more than 30 countries were received for the ninth edition, which saw a notable and unprecedented response from startups and entrepreneurs. More than 135 business owners attended the camp and went through a thorough training program that included ten specialized seminars.

The Idea Track and the Growth Track comprise the two primary sections of this edition's structure. These two tracks are designed to mentor entrepreneurs at various phases of their growth, from ideation to business scaling. More than 350 hours of expert mentorship have been provided to participants, enabling them to advance their knowledge and abilities and ensure the success of their projects.

A health-tech business specializing in autism took first place in the Idea Track, followed by a firm developing a smart addressing solution in second place and a startup developing augmented reality and virtual environments in third place. a startup in the health technology sector.