Deadline: 30-May-22
Applications are now open for the Vibes AlUla Entrepreneurship Program, 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, they aim to support your ambitions as small business owners and future entrepreneurs who want to build and sustain companies that can serve AlUla community.
What 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
Who is this program designed for?
- Anyone with an existing SME.
- Anyone with an idea to create an SME.
Why are they 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.
Requirements
- You should have an existing small business or a business idea that you can implement in the next 3 months to serve AlUla community.
- 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
- You are committed to participate in the program full time and are willing to develop and launch your business by end of the program.
For more information, visit https://www.vibesalula.com/entrepreneurship-program