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Bridge Cairo in Numbers

VMS Bridge Program connects startups from emerging markets to the Saudi innovation ecosystem. Through mentorship, market access, and tailored support, it helps early-stage and growth-stage startups scale into Saudi Arabia, bridging ideas into thriving ventures.

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500+ STARTUPS

TOTAL
APPLICANTS

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150+ PERSON

AV. ATTENDEES OVER THE 3 DAYS

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12 SPEAKER

NUMBER OF SPEAKERS

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50 STARTUPS

TOTAL
STARTUPS

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27 HOURS

NO. OF TRAINING HOURS

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05 AWARDS

NUMBER OF PRIZES
AND AWARDS

Our Partners

Our Partners

  • The word 'KAPITAS' with stylized letters, some of which are tilted or disjointed.

    KAPITA

    Accelerator

    A private sector development company that aims to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through investment, research, incubation/acceleration, and market development programs.

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  • Orange Corners logo with orange location pin and black text.

    Orange Corners

    Ecosystem Enabler

    Orange Corners Baghdad supports Iraqi youth in bringing their entrepreneurial ideas to life and provide a supportive environment in which your business can thrive.

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  • Logo of the Netherlands embassy in Iraq, with an orange stylized 'NL' and the text 'Embassy of the Netherlands in Iraq' below.

    Embassy of the Netherlands in iraq

    Government
    Orange Corners Baghdad is an initiative of the Netherlands Embassy in Baghdad . The economic priorities of the Netherlands in Iraq are agriculture, water and entrepreneurship.

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Why Apply?

Who Should Apply?👥

You’ll get ?

    • Saudi market entry & regulatory frameworks

    • Business model refinement for Saudi Arabia

    • Sales, marketing & growth strategy workshops

    • Investor & pitch readiness

  • Curated visits to:

    • Saudi investors & VCs

    • Accelerators & incubators

    • Corporate partners and ecosystem enablers

    • Potential clients and collaborators