A platform for strengthening trade, economic, investment, and technological cooperation.
It brings together representatives of government institutions, corporations, investment funds, and entrepreneurs from both countries.
Objective: to develop practical solutions and launch joint initiatives.
A joint initiative of the BRICS Business Incubator and Value Makers Studio (Saudi Arabia).
Creates a platform for partnership among entrepreneurs, investors, and technology companies.
Focus: sharing knowledge and practical skills on doing business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, understanding the local market, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
A format of direct dialogue between entrepreneurs and investors from Russia and Saudi Arabia.
Russian participants present projects with potential to enter the Saudi Arabian market.
Result: investments, new partnerships, and the launch of international projects.
ACCELERATION PROGRAM “RUSSIA BRIDGE PROGRAM”
PITCH SESSION BEFORE SAUDI INVESTORS
November 21
November 22
Participation in the Business Dialogue is by prior selection – the program will invite representatives of state corporations and private entrepreneurs who have successfully passed an individual interview
Ranked 1st in oil reserves and among the top 3 oil exporters worldwide
A futuristic megacity project valued at $500 billion
In the first half of 2025, $860 million in venture funding was raised
Saudi Arabia ranks among the top 10 countries globally in digitalization progress
The Kingdom expands cooperation through multilateral platforms, opening new business opportunities
Foreign investors are allowed 100% ownership in key business sectors
Manages assets worth over $900 billion
November 20
FORMAT AND STRUCTURE OF THE BUSINESS DIALOGUE “RUSSIA – SAUDI ARABIA”
Objective: To set the strategic direction of cooperation and define priority areas of interaction.
Opening: Official greetings and speeches by representatives of the government authorities of the Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Thematic Sessions: • Russia and Saudi Arabia — New Opportunities for Partnership • Energy, Innovation, and Sustainable Development • Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation as a Factor of Trust and Mutual Understanding
Practical Part: Panel discussions with the participation of top managers and investors from both countries.
Networking: Targeted B2B sessions for discussing joint projects and exchanging contacts.
Results: Signing of agreements and memorandums on cooperation between companies.
November 21 russia BRIDGE PROGRAM
Overview of the Saudi ecosystem: market characteristics, government initiatives, and investment climate.
Adapting business models to new markets: how to adjust your product and strategy to fit the specifics of the Saudi market.
Fireside Chat: success stories of projects that have already entered the Saudi market.
Legal and regulatory framework for expansion: requirements of legislation, licensing, and corporate law.
Developing a marketing strategy for localization: how to enter the market effectively and build a strong brand.
Investment readiness: preparing for investment and identifying financing opportunities.
Payment gateways, banking services, and taxation in global operations.
Fireside Chat: meeting with investors — direct dialogue with potential investors and experts.
VMS Services & Support: opportunities provided by VMS to its residents.
Panel discussions with invited experts
As part of the program, participants will learn the fundamentals of doing business in Saudi Arabia
November 22
PITCH SESSION OF THE ACCELERATION PROGRAM “RUSSIA BRIDGE PROGRAM”
Main stage for projects ready to present themselves on the international level.
Participants will showcase their projects before investors and experts from Russia and Saudi Arabia.
Winners will gain real opportunities to enter the market of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The best projects will receive investment support and a waiver of business license fees in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Experts and Speakers
Motaz Abuonq
Owner of one of Saudi Arabia’s largest construction companies, key investor in Vision 2030, Founder and CEO of the Venture Fund Value Makers Studio (VMS)
Afnan Babtain
Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MISA)
Abdulrahman Al-Ismail
General Manager for Enterprise Growth, Monsha’at (Saudi Government Authority for SME Development)
Khalid Al-Mutawa
Head of Entrepreneurship Development, National Technology Development Program (NTDP)
Faten Al-Mutairi
Digital Business Development Manager, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MCIT)
Mohamed Elsabban
Director of Innovation and Venture Initiatives, Banque Misr (Bank of Egypt)
Tarek Magdy
Founder and CEO, Waffarha
Maged Harby
General Partner, Venture Fund Value Makers Studio (VMS)
Kholoud Awajah
Director of Projects and Partnerships, Venture Fund Value Makers Studio (VMS)
Tarek Dalbah
Co-Founder and CEO, Arab Therapy
Ahmed Alnukhalah
Product Manager and Software Engineer at NeoLeap
Ahmed Rakha
Chief Financial Officer of Value Makers Studio and an expert in strategic capital management
Ali Abussaud
Co-Founder and Managing Partner of HALA Ventures
Organizers
Participation Packages
Participation in business events on November 20–21 (Business Dialogue and Acceleration Program)
Access to the database of contacts and presentation materials of participants from both countries
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Access to pre-arranged B2B meetings prepared by the organizers
Participation in the official gala dinner with the entire Saudi Arabian delegation on November 20
Publication about the company and its founders in the event’s official social media groups
Participation in the Pitch Session on November 22 before Saudi investors and experts, with assistance from organizers in preparing presentation materials for a successful pitch