The Sports Innovation Hackathon is inviting innovators, developers, entrepreneurs, and investors to register in the 2026 hackathon and collaborate on advanced solutions set to shape the future of the sports economy, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
As part of the Sports Investment Forum, taking place in Riyadh from April 20 to 22, the hackathon aims to develop a dynamic ecosystem that connects innovative ideas with venture capital.
In line with Saudi Vision 2030, the initiative further boosts the growth of emerging sports startups and projects, while empowering the sports sector and expanding its economic footprint.
Registration will remain open until March 31, with a total prize pool of SAR200,000 set to reward the most innovative solutions in the sports industry.
Beyond the financial prizes, finalists will also have an unmissable opportunity to showcase their ideas to investors, international companies, as well as investment funds taking part in the forum.
Therefore, the event paves the way to turn these concepts into scalable startups and viable sports ventures.
The Sports Investment Forum 2026 will bring together ministers, senior executives, heads of sports federations, investment funds, and global companies, while featuring strategic sessions, exhibitions, partnership opportunities, and investment agreements.
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