Riyadh Rising 2026
Riyadh Rising 2026
Unleashing Global Innovation in the Heart of Riyadh
Unleashing Global Innovation in the Heart of Riyadh
Riyadh Rising 2026: The premier matchmaking platform connecting global startups
with strategic partners and investors for immediate Middle East expansion.
Riyadh Rising 2025: The premier matchmaking platform connecting global startups with strategic partners and investors for immediate Middle East expansion.
JAN 21st - 22nd , 2026
96+
96+
Total Events
Total Events
87
60+
87
Countries
Total Events
Countries
10
Countries
20+
20+
Bootcamps
Bootcamps
Bootcamps
700+
700+
Startups
Startups
Startups
6k+
6k+
Investors Engaged
Investors Engaged
Investors Engaged
Riyadh Rising starts in
03Days 15H 38M
03Days 15H 38M
Opportunities in Riyadh
In Riyadh, innovation meets opportunity—position yourself at the heart of a city reshaping the future
In Riyadh, innovation meets opportunity—position yourself at the heart of a city reshaping the future
Access to Investment Networks
Direct access to global and regional VCs, angels, accelerators, and investor summits, positioning Dubai as the primary gateway for startup capital in the Middle East.
$2.3B VC Deployed (2025)
Dubai startups attracted $2.3 billion in venture capital in 2025, a 35% YoY increase, driven by strong global investor confidence.
$872M Raised in Q1 2025
Dubai accounted for ~96% of UAE tech funding, raising $872 million in Q1 2025 alone, led by fintech, AI, and logistics.
Business-Friendly
Environment
100% foreign ownership, tax-efficient free zones, fast setup, and pro-innovation regulation make Dubai one of the world’s most founder-friendly markets.
Access to Investment Networks
Direct access to global and regional VCs, angels, accelerators, and investor summits, positioning Dubai as the primary gateway for startup capital in the Middle East.
Access to Investment Networks
Direct access to global and regional VCs, angels, accelerators, and investor summits, positioning Dubai as the primary gateway for startup capital in the Middle East.
Access to Investment Networks
Direct access to global and regional VCs, angels, accelerators, and investor summits, positioning Dubai as the primary gateway for startup capital in the Middle East.
Access to Investment Networks
Direct access to global and regional VCs, angels, accelerators, and investor summits, positioning Dubai as the primary gateway for startup capital in the Middle East.
$2.3B VC Deployed (2025)
Dubai startups attracted $2.3 billion in venture capital in 2025, a 35% YoY increase, driven by strong global investor confidence.
$2.3B VC Deployed (2025)
Dubai startups attracted $2.3 billion in venture capital in 2025, a 35% YoY increase, driven by strong global investor confidence.
Access to Investment Networks
Direct access to global and regional VCs, angels, accelerators, and investor summits, positioning Dubai as the primary gateway for startup capital in the Middle East.
$872M Raised in Q1 2025
Dubai accounted for ~96% of UAE tech funding, raising $872 million in Q1 2025 alone, led by fintech, AI, and logistics.
$872M Raised in Q1 2025
Dubai accounted for ~96% of UAE tech funding, raising $872 million in Q1 2025 alone, led by fintech, AI, and logistics.
Access to Investment Networks
Direct access to global and regional VCs, angels, accelerators, and investor summits, positioning Dubai as the primary gateway for startup capital in the Middle East.
Business-Friendly
Environment
100% foreign ownership, tax-efficient free zones, fast setup, and pro-innovation regulation make Dubai one of the world’s most founder-friendly markets.
Business-Friendly
Environment
100% foreign ownership, tax-efficient free zones, fast setup, and pro-innovation regulation make Dubai one of the world’s most founder-friendly markets.
Why Attend?
Business-to-Business Matchmaking
Connect with potential partners, clients, and collaborators to unlock new business opportunities and strategic alliances.
Business-to-Business Matchmaking
Connect with potential partners, clients, and collaborators to unlock new business opportunities and strategic alliances.
Business-to-Business Matchmaking
Connect with potential partners, clients, and collaborators to unlock new business opportunities and strategic alliances.
Business-to-Investor Matchmaking
Bridge the gap between innovative ventures and visionary investors ready to fund the future.
Business-to-Investor Matchmaking
Bridge the gap between innovative ventures and visionary investors ready to fund the future.
Business-to-Investor Matchmaking
Bridge the gap between innovative ventures and visionary investors ready to fund the future.
From Traditional Business to
Tech-Driven Innovation
Helping established businesses embrace innovation and transition into the dynamic world of tech-driven entrepreneurship.
From Traditional Business to
Tech-Driven Innovation
Helping established businesses embrace innovation and transition into the dynamic world of tech-driven entrepreneurship.
From Traditional Business to
Tech-Driven Innovation
Helping established businesses embrace innovation and transition into the dynamic world of tech-driven entrepreneurship.
Meet Family Offices, VCs
and Angel Groups
Expand your business network and unlock funding opportunities
Meet Family Offices, VCs
and Angel Groups
Expand your business network and unlock funding opportunities
Meet Family Offices, VCs
and Angel Groups
Expand your business network and unlock funding opportunities
Who’s Joining US?
Meet the top investors and visionary speakers shaping the future at Riyadh Rising.
Meet the top investors and visionary speakers shaping the future at Riyadh Rising.
Ticket Packages
Choose the package that fits your needs
Choose the package that fits your needs
Free
Standard Pass
Free
Standard Pass
$2000
Premium Pass
$2000
Premium Pass
$2500
VIP Pass
$2500
VIP Pass
Features
Standard Pass
Premium Pass
VIP Pass
Business-to-Business
Relationships
Business-to-investor
Relationships
Access to
Pitch Sessions
Access to
Panel Discussions
Access to
Panel Discussions
Access to
Workshops
VIP Lounge Access
Podcast Feature
Opportunity
Priority Pitching
Desert Night Experience
Desert Night
Experience
Add on
Add on
Add on
Add on
Add on
Add on
Free
Standard Pass
$2000
Premium Pass
$2500
VIP Pass
Features
Standard Pass
Premium Pass
VIP Pass
Business-to-Business
Relationships
Business-to-investor
Relationships
Access to
Pitch Sessions
Access to
Panel Discussions
Access to
Workshops
Pitching
Opportunity
Desert Night
Experience
VIP Lounge
Access
Podcast Feature
Opportunity
Priority
Pitching
(8 Investors Presence)
(10 Investors Presence)
VC'S
Our Partners
For partnership inquiries, contact us at
For partnership inquiries, contact us at
Lewa Abukhait
Managing Partner KSA
Lewa Abukhait
Managing Partner KSA
Lewa@riyadhrising.net
Lewa@riyadhrising.net
+966 58 141 6749
+966 58 141 6749
Muhammad Ayub Rafique
Founder and CEO Morse Bridge
Muhammad Ayub Rafique
Founder and CEO Morse Bridge
ayub@morsebridge.com
ayub@morsebridge.com
+971543918220
+971543918220
For partnership inquiries, contact us at
Lewa Abukhait
Managing Partner KSA
Lewa@riyadhrising.net
+966 58 141 6749
Muhammad Ayub Rafique
Founder and CEO Morse Bridge
ayub@morsebridge.com
+971543918220
Secure your spot today and be part of Riyadh Rising 2025—where innovation meets opportunity.
Secure your spot today and be part of Riyadh Rising 2025—
where innovation meets opportunity.