Vibes
AlUla

Entrepreneurship Program

Kickstart Your Entrepreneurial Journey

Vibes AlUla Entrepreneurship Program is a strategic initiative by RCU to catalyze and foster local SMEs which will be key contributors to AlUla's ambitious economic growth plans. Through the program, we aim to support your ambitions as small business owners and future entrepreneurs who want to build and sustain companies that can serve AlUla community.

Applications close on May 30th

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What do you get out of it?

Across a comprehensive curriculum that spans ideation, marketing, revenue, team building and much more, the program will help participants maximize their skills, uncover economic opportunities for themselves and others, and build a more impactful future.

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

Identifying business
opportunities in
AlUla and finding
the best way to
capture them

Building solid
distribution channels
and boosting sales

Setting up profitable
businesses and
kickstarting revenue

Defining your
business brand and
broadcasting its story

HOW TO APPLY

How to apply

1
Click on the apply now button
below and make sure to answer
all the questions so we are able
to contact you when needed
2
If you are shortlisted, we
will contact you to come
for an interview as the
next step in our process
3
Once all the interview are
conducted, we will contact
you again if 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 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.

FAQ

FAQ

Who is this program designed for?
Anyone with an existing SME.
Anyone with an idea to create an SME.
When is the deadline to apply to the program?
The 30th of May.
What is the schedule and commitment for the program?
- The program starts first week of July 2022 and runs for 4 months.

- The program is designed to have learning weeks and executions weeks where you can focus on building and growing your company.

- During the learning weeks you are expected to participate in building your business from 9:00 am till 3:00 pm Sunday to Thursday.
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.

IMPORTANT DATES

Apply For The Program Here