Vibes
AlUla

Entrepreneurship Program

Vibes AlUla Accelerator Program

One of the Vibes AlUla programs, set to enable entrepreneurs in the AlUla governorate to grow their businesses. The qualified businesses will participate in a 12 week in-person program aimed to accelerate the growth and development of their business models through intensive trainings led by industry experts.

Application closes on August 20th

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What do you get out of it?

The program will provide you with series of trainings, mentorship sessions, tools and perks in key areas such as:

Guidance and mentorship throughout the program

Accelerating the growth and expansion of 30 SMEs and Post-program support

Preparation to be an investment-ready SME

Workshops, group sessions and mentorship from coaches who are experts indifferent business areas

HOW TO APPLY

How to apply

1
Click on "Apply Now" button
below and make sure to answer
all the questions
2
If you got shortlisted, we
will schedule an
interview with you
3
Once all the interviews are
conducted, we will contact
you again if you got selected
to join the program
Everyone can make an impact with us! Even if you don't get selected into this cohort, we will continue to support you with community events and learning materials and help you improve and develop till you are ready for the future cohorts or for different programs that we will be running throughout the year. Our aim is to support you through all the phases of your growth.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

  1. You should have an existing small business or a business idea that you can implement in the next 3 months to serve AlUla community.
  2. Your existing business or business idea is in one of the following sectors:
    - Film, Visuals, and Audio
    - Arts & Culture including Fashion & Photography
    - F&B & Culinary Arts
    - Agriculture
    - Tourism & Hospitality
    - Sports
  3. You are committed to participate in the program full time and are willing to develop and launch your business by end of the program.
1. You have an existing small or medium business that is generating revenue
2. The SME is in one of the following sectors:
Film, Visuals, and Audio
Arts & Culture including Fashion & Photography
Food & Beverages
Agriculture
Tourism & Hospitality
Sports
3. You are committed to participate in the program full time and are willing to develop your business by the end of the program.

FAQ

FAQ

Who is this program designed for?
Anyone with an existing small or medium business that is generating revenue.
When is the deadline to apply to the program?
The 20th of August.
What is the schedule of the program?
The program is 12 weeks long, starting from August 27th. The program is designed to have learning and execution weeks to accelerate your business growth and expansion across the kingdom.
Why are we focusing on SMEs?
- Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute to the Kingdom's national prosperity, support many jobs in Saudi Arabia and play a central role in the economy. Nearly one million small businesses have strengthened Saudi Arabia's economic growth in recent years.

- Ensure social inclusion within the community through inclusive programs, initiatives and services.

- Inspire and engage AlUla's local community through meaningful and sustainable initiatives and partnerships.
Is the program in-person or online?
The program offers in-person sessions at Vibes AlUla.
Are there any fees to participate in the program?
No, there are no fees to participate in the program.
In what language is the program offered?
The program is offered in Arabic language.
Do I have to be a Saudi citizen?
The program is developed for all residents in AlUla government.
Does the program offer financial support?
No, the program doesn’t offer financial support.
Does the program support issuing of licenses?
The program will direct you to the correct processes of issuing a license however, we can not guarantee the issuance of the license.

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