FireSide (Korean Founders Building in Saudi)

​🔎About the Session

​This session is designed for Saudi startups visiting Korea to gain real insights from Korean founders who have already experienced the Saudi innovation landscape. The discussion goes beyond market entry and focuses on collaboration and co-creation, including:

• ​Identifying strategic opportunities in key sectors (Bio, AI, Smart City, Entertainment & Tourism)

• ​Exploring joint PoC, investment, and ecosystem-building opportunities between the two countries

​The session will close with an open Q&A and networking, creating a platform for Saudi and Korean founders to connect, exchange insights, and initiate potential partnerships.

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​💡Key Takeaways

• ​Real stories from Korean founders engaging with Saudi innovation ecosystem (MCIT, PIF, RCRC, etc.)

• ​How government, institutional, and private sector collaborations are formed in Saudi Arabia

• ​What Korean startups learned during high-level delegation visits

• ​Collaboration models between Saudi and Korean startups in Bio, AI, Smart City, and Entertainment & Tourism

• ​Actionable guidance for Saudi founders seeking partnerships in the Korean ecosystem