Ibtikar Incubator (Qassim University)
Qassim University's annual idea-to-startup programme, now in its fifth edition, running a hackathon, training camp and judging round across health, sustainability, energy and future-economy tracks. Winners share cash prizes of up to SAR 100,000.
Closed for now.
This programme is between intakes. Follow it and we'll email you the day it reopens.
Last intake closed 5 April 2026
[ What you get ]
Free participation; hackathon, training camp, workshops and mentoring; cash prizes up to SAR 100,000; startup funding for university ventures; links to national programmes and private-sector partners.
[ Who it's for ]
Age 18+; teams of 2–6 plus a lead applicant; no commercial registration or patent needed; open nationally to students, graduates, faculty, researchers and entrepreneurs.
- Stages
- Idea · Pre-seed
- Sectors
- Health & biotech · Sustainability · Energy · Industry
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