WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
To qualify for the competition, you must meet
all of the following requirements:
HOW WILL THE COMPETITION WORK?
HOW CAN I SUBMIT AN ENTRY?
Be a business owner or team leader of a viable high-tech business with an established concept that positively impacts humanity.
Own or lead a business that hasn’t exceeded $5 million USD in total revenue since its inception.
Live in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
HOW WILL THE COMPETITION WORK?
HOW CAN I SUBMIT AN ENTRY?
ROUND : Written & Video Submissions
ROUND : Semifinalist Virtual Mentorship Event & Final Video
ROUND : FINALIST LIVE EVENT
We will collect entries via the form below from 1 November to 10 December 2021. A panel of judges will then review eligible entries and select 15 semifinalists based on Judging Criteria in the Official Rules.
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Semifinalists will be invited to receive coaching from mentors identified by Forbes and hone their pitches during a virtual event in early 2022. Semifinalists will then have one week to prepare and submit a refined video pitch using the tips and insights from mentors.
Five finalists will be invited to Dubai* in spring 2022 to make a final, on-stage live pitch to a judging panel of world-acclaimed business leaders. During the event’s closing reception, the Foundation, together with Forbes, will announce the three winners.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
HOW WILL THE COMPETITION WORK?
HOW CAN I SUBMIT AN ENTRY?
TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY, COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW.
Include a brief (1,000 words or less) description of your innovative business solution and a shareable link to a video (90 seconds or less) that elaborates on how your business solution will create change and improve lives.
If you need more time to develop your video, no problem—you can submit the form below, leave the video field blank, and we’ll send you email reminders to enter your video link and finalize your entry.
You have until 11:59:59 p.m. ET USA on 10 December 2021 to upload your video and submit your completed entry. All entries, both written and video, must be in English. Read the Official Rules for essential entry guidance and competition details. If you have any additional questions about the competition, check out our FAQ. If you have any technical questions, email us.
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