$1 Million in Cash Prizes + Global Opportunities
Struggling to scale beyond borders? EWC 2026 isn’t just about winning cash—it’s about unlocking global momentum.
We’re awarding $1,000,000 across 12 winners in four tracks: Early Stage, Growth Stage, Idea Stage, and AI-focused sub-tracks.
But the real prize? Every one of the 100 finalists gets a free trip to Riyadh, intensive mentorship from global experts, direct investor access, and soft-landing support to launch or scale in Saudi Arabia — all designed to turn ambition into impact.
Total Cash Prize Pool for 2026
- Total Cash: $1,000,000
- Finalists: 100 startups
- Location: Riyadh, November 2026
Global Reward
Early Stage
Grand Prize
$200,000
Runner Up
$150,000
3rd Place
$90,000
4th Place
$90,000
Growth Stage
Grand Prize
$160,000
Runner Up
$100,000
Idea Stage
Grand Prize
$30,000
Runner Up
$20,000
AI Sub-Tracks
Specialized prizes for cutting-edge innovation
AI Infrastructure & Platforms
$50,000
Smart Manufacturing & Mobility
$50,000
Energy, Water & Sustainable Systems
$50,000
Gaming & Immersive Tech
$50,000
Early Stage
Grand Prize
$200,000
Runner Up
$150,000
3rd Place
$90,000
4th Place
$90,000
Growth Stage
Grand Prize
$160,000
Runner Up
$100,000
Idea Stage
Grand Prize
$30,000
Runner Up
$20,000
AI Sub-Tracks
Specialized prizes for cutting-edge innovation
AI Infrastructure & Platforms
$50,000
Smart Manufacturing & Mobility
$50,000
Energy, Water & Sustainable Systems
$50,000
Gaming & Immersive Tech
$50,000
Non-Monetary Benefits
Free Trip to Riyadh
Flights, accommodation, and visa support for EWC 100
Pre-Finals Bootcamp
Flights, accommodation, and visa support for EWC 100
Global Network
Flights, accommodation, and visa support for EWC 100
Market Access
Flights, accommodation, and visa support for EWC 100
Beyond the Finals
As one 2025 finalist shared: ‘Our sales pipeline grew and our company started advancing conversations with organizations keen to leverage our technology.
