The General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monshaat) concluded the activities of Biban 2025 Forum, which it organized over four days under the theme "A Global Destination for Opportunities", with the outcome of agreements and launches amounting to more than 38 billion riyals, while the number of visitors reached more than 100 thousand visitors.

The fourth and final day of the forum included the signing of 4 cooperation agreements and the launch of projects and initiatives with a total value of nearly 8.1 billion riyals. The fourth and final day of Biban Forum included the signing of 4 cooperation agreements and the launch of projects and initiatives with a total value of about 8.1 billion riyals, in a move aimed at supporting entrepreneurship and promoting the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises in the Kingdom, in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030; Monshaat signed three financing cooperation agreements with a number of companies specialized in the finance sector to support entrepreneurs and micro, small and medium enterprises, and enhance their access to easy financial solutions.

The agreements included three financing cooperation agreements with a number of companies specialized in the finance sector to support entrepreneurs and micro, small and medium enterprises, and enhance their access to easy financial solutions. The agreements included the signing of a cooperation agreement with Lindo Finance Company to provide a financing portfolio worth 6 billion riyals, and with First Finance Company to allocate 1.2 billion riyals, in addition to an agreement with Tajeer Finance Company to provide 500 million riyals, which contributes to diversifying financing tools and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop their businesses and develop their projects.“

Monshaat signed a cooperation agreement with the Princess Alanoud Charity Foundation to support and empower entrepreneurs in various regions of the Kingdom, by incubating a number of entrepreneurs and working to develop their projects and expand their scope in the market.

On the last day of the forum, the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monshaat), represented by the Innovation Center, announced the launch and opening of registration for the eleventh batch of the ”Innovation Pioneers" program, in addition to honoring the top five entrepreneurial universities in the Kingdom, according to the results of the initiative to study the entrepreneurial system in universities, honoring the winning companies in the "University Entrepreneurs“ competition, crowning the winners of the World Cup for Entrepreneurship, and honoring the most prominent financing entities supporting micro, small and medium enterprises for 2024.

On the last day of the forum, the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises ”Monshaat“, represented by the Innovation Center, announced the opening of the eleventh batch of the ”Innovation Pioneers“ program. The first day of Bipan 2025 witnessed the signing of 21 agreements and memorandums of understanding and the launch of many entrepreneurial and financing initiatives with a financial value of more than 22.3 billion riyals to support entrepreneurship in various fields and enhance the Kingdom's position as a global center for entrepreneurial activity. During the second day, Monshaat signed 22 agreements and memorandums of understanding and launched 5 supportive and enabling initiatives that reflect the keenness of various entities to support entrepreneurship and empower SMEs.

Monshaat signed 22 agreements and memorandums of understanding and launched 5 supportive and enabling initiatives that reflect the keenness of various entities to support entrepreneurship and empower SMEs. On the third day, Monshaat signed 11 agreements and memorandums of understanding and 7 launches with a total value of more than (7.6) billion riyals, which are financing portfolios to support entrepreneurial projects and the SME sector.

On the international side, the forum included the signing of 22 agreements and memorandums of understanding and the launch of 5 supportive and enabling initiatives that reflect the keenness of various entities to support entrepreneurship and empower SMEs. On the international side, the forum included the signing of a number of international agreements with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Korean Institute for the Development of Startups and Entrepreneurship, the National Innovation Agency of Thailand, the Singapore Business Development Agency, Invest in India, KOSME, the Swedish Trade and Investment Council, and the French Business Development Agency.

On the international side, the forum included the signing of a number of international agreements with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). The three stages of Bipan 2025 hosted more than 200 local and international speakers, who discussed through qualitative dialogue sessions on various topics including artificial intelligence, space, sustainability, entrepreneurship, finance, technology, supply chains, and other topics. During its four days, the forum witnessed a large gathering of entrepreneurs from different countries of the world, and held many events, including more than 80 workshops, 2150 counseling sessions and 1000 mentoring sessions.

The e-commerce section of the forum also witnessed a large number of events, including more than 80 workshops, 2150 counseling sessions and 1000 counseling sessions. The e-commerce section witnessed a remarkable attendance of more than 36,000 visitors and beneficiaries, reflecting the great demand for digital solutions and technical innovations in the e-commerce sector, and its vital role in supporting the business system and empowering its pioneers within the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

The value of investment deals in the investor circuit amounted to 22.2 million riyals, benefiting 55 startups over the four days of the forum, and more than 1,021 startups from 66 countries around the world participated in the forum.

More than 1,021 startups from 66 countries around the world participated in the forum.

Biban is one of the largest entrepreneurial platforms in the Kingdom and the region, organized by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha'at), with the aim of empowering entrepreneurs, supporting small and medium enterprises, and enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy.

Since its inception, the forum has been a key meeting point that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, decision makers and enablers under one roof, through a system of sections and programs that cover various aspects of the entrepreneurial journey from establishment to growth and expansion.