BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a58d0c88c3dc DTSTART:20260804T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260804T180000Z LOCATION:Online and Al Yamamah University\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia SUMMARY:Empretec Fundraising Crash Course CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Empretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early -stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes t o secure their first round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social De velopment Bank and Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile u nder the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, t he course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising proce ss. From developing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling investor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and to ols needed to engage confidently with potential investors and accelerate t heir business growth.Over seven days\, founders will explore what investor s look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communicate th eir funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck. The c ourse concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participants pre sent their business ideas in small groups and receive practical feedback f rom experienced investors.Delivered by a team of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterpri se development in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.<\;p>\;The E mpretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early-stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes to secure their f irst round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social Development Bank a nd Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile under the Nationa l Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, the course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising process. From develop ing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling inves tor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to en gage confidently with potential investors and accelerate their business gr owth.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Over seven days\, founders will explore what i nvestors look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communi cate their funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck . The course concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participa nts present their business ideas in small groups and receive practical fee dback from experienced investors.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Delivered by a tea m of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprise development in support of Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030.<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/empretec-fundraising-crash-course-0 DTSTAMP:20260716T123832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a58d0c88c41a DTSTART:20260805T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260805T180000Z LOCATION:Online and Al Yamamah University\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia SUMMARY:Empretec Fundraising Crash Course CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Empretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early -stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes t o secure their first round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social De velopment Bank and Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile u nder the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, t he course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising proce ss. From developing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling investor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and to ols needed to engage confidently with potential investors and accelerate t heir business growth.Over seven days\, founders will explore what investor s look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communicate th eir funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck. The c ourse concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participants pre sent their business ideas in small groups and receive practical feedback f rom experienced investors.Delivered by a team of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterpri se development in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.<\;p>\;The E mpretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early-stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes to secure their f irst round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social Development Bank a nd Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile under the Nationa l Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, the course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising process. From develop ing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling inves tor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to en gage confidently with potential investors and accelerate their business gr owth.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Over seven days\, founders will explore what i nvestors look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communi cate their funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck . The course concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participa nts present their business ideas in small groups and receive practical fee dback from experienced investors.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Delivered by a tea m of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprise development in support of Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030.<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/empretec-fundraising-crash-course-0 DTSTAMP:20260716T123832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a58d0c88c424 DTSTART:20260806T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260806T180000Z LOCATION:Online and Al Yamamah University\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia SUMMARY:Empretec Fundraising Crash Course CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Empretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early -stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes t o secure their first round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social De velopment Bank and Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile u nder the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, t he course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising proce ss. From developing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling investor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and to ols needed to engage confidently with potential investors and accelerate t heir business growth.Over seven days\, founders will explore what investor s look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communicate th eir funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck. The c ourse concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participants pre sent their business ideas in small groups and receive practical feedback f rom experienced investors.Delivered by a team of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterpri se development in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.<\;p>\;The E mpretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early-stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes to secure their f irst round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social Development Bank a nd Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile under the Nationa l Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, the course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising process. From develop ing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling inves tor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to en gage confidently with potential investors and accelerate their business gr owth.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Over seven days\, founders will explore what i nvestors look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communi cate their funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck . The course concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participa nts present their business ideas in small groups and receive practical fee dback from experienced investors.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Delivered by a tea m of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprise development in support of Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030.<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/empretec-fundraising-crash-course-0 DTSTAMP:20260716T123832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a58d0c88c42c DTSTART:20260807T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260807T180000Z LOCATION:Online and Al Yamamah University\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia SUMMARY:Empretec Fundraising Crash Course CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Empretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early -stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes t o secure their first round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social De velopment Bank and Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile u nder the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, t he course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising proce ss. From developing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling investor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and to ols needed to engage confidently with potential investors and accelerate t heir business growth.Over seven days\, founders will explore what investor s look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communicate th eir funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck. The c ourse concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participants pre sent their business ideas in small groups and receive practical feedback f rom experienced investors.Delivered by a team of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterpri se development in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.<\;p>\;The E mpretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early-stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes to secure their f irst round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social Development Bank a nd Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile under the Nationa l Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, the course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising process. From develop ing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling inves tor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to en gage confidently with potential investors and accelerate their business gr owth.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Over seven days\, founders will explore what i nvestors look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communi cate their funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck . The course concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participa nts present their business ideas in small groups and receive practical fee dback from experienced investors.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Delivered by a tea m of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprise development in support of Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030.<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/empretec-fundraising-crash-course-0 DTSTAMP:20260716T123832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a58d0c88c434 DTSTART:20260808T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260808T180000Z LOCATION:Online and Al Yamamah University\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia SUMMARY:Empretec Fundraising Crash Course CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Empretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early -stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes t o secure their first round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social De velopment Bank and Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile u nder the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, t he course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising proce ss. From developing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling investor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and to ols needed to engage confidently with potential investors and accelerate t heir business growth.Over seven days\, founders will explore what investor s look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communicate th eir funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck. The c ourse concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participants pre sent their business ideas in small groups and receive practical feedback f rom experienced investors.Delivered by a team of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterpri se development in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.<\;p>\;The E mpretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early-stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes to secure their f irst round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social Development Bank a nd Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile under the Nationa l Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, the course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising process. From develop ing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling inves tor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to en gage confidently with potential investors and accelerate their business gr owth.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Over seven days\, founders will explore what i nvestors look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communi cate their funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck . The course concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participa nts present their business ideas in small groups and receive practical fee dback from experienced investors.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Delivered by a tea m of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprise development in support of Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030.<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/empretec-fundraising-crash-course-0 DTSTAMP:20260716T123832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a58d0c88c43c DTSTART:20260809T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260809T180000Z LOCATION:Online and Al Yamamah University\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia SUMMARY:Empretec Fundraising Crash Course CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Empretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early -stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes t o secure their first round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social De velopment Bank and Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile u nder the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, t he course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising proce ss. From developing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling investor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and to ols needed to engage confidently with potential investors and accelerate t heir business growth.Over seven days\, founders will explore what investor s look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communicate th eir funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck. The c ourse concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participants pre sent their business ideas in small groups and receive practical feedback f rom experienced investors.Delivered by a team of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterpri se development in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.<\;p>\;The E mpretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early-stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes to secure their f irst round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social Development Bank a nd Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile under the Nationa l Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, the course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising process. From develop ing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling inves tor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to en gage confidently with potential investors and accelerate their business gr owth.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Over seven days\, founders will explore what i nvestors look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communi cate their funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck . The course concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participa nts present their business ideas in small groups and receive practical fee dback from experienced investors.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Delivered by a tea m of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprise development in support of Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030.<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/empretec-fundraising-crash-course-0 DTSTAMP:20260716T123832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a58d0c88c443 DTSTART:20260810T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260810T180000Z LOCATION:Online and Al Yamamah University\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia SUMMARY:Empretec Fundraising Crash Course CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Empretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early -stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes t o secure their first round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social De velopment Bank and Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile u nder the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, t he course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising proce ss. From developing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling investor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and to ols needed to engage confidently with potential investors and accelerate t heir business growth.Over seven days\, founders will explore what investor s look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communicate th eir funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck. The c ourse concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participants pre sent their business ideas in small groups and receive practical feedback f rom experienced investors.Delivered by a team of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterpri se development in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.<\;p>\;The E mpretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early-stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes to secure their f irst round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social Development Bank a nd Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile under the Nationa l Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, the course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising process. From develop ing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling inves tor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to en gage confidently with potential investors and accelerate their business gr owth.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Over seven days\, founders will explore what i nvestors look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communi cate their funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck . The course concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participa nts present their business ideas in small groups and receive practical fee dback from experienced investors.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Delivered by a tea m of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprise development in support of Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030.<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/empretec-fundraising-crash-course-0 DTSTAMP:20260716T123832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a58d0c88c44a DTSTART:20260811T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260811T180000Z LOCATION:Online and Al Yamamah University\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia SUMMARY:Empretec Fundraising Crash Course CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Empretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early -stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes t o secure their first round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social De velopment Bank and Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile u nder the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, t he course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising proce ss. From developing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling investor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and to ols needed to engage confidently with potential investors and accelerate t heir business growth.Over seven days\, founders will explore what investor s look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communicate th eir funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck. The c ourse concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participants pre sent their business ideas in small groups and receive practical feedback f rom experienced investors.Delivered by a team of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterpri se development in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.<\;p>\;The E mpretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early-stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes to secure their f irst round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social Development Bank a nd Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile under the Nationa l Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, the course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising process. From develop ing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling inves tor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to en gage confidently with potential investors and accelerate their business gr owth.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Over seven days\, founders will explore what i nvestors look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communi cate their funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck . The course concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participa nts present their business ideas in small groups and receive practical fee dback from experienced investors.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Delivered by a tea m of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprise development in support of Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030.<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/empretec-fundraising-crash-course-0 DTSTAMP:20260716T123832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a58d0c88c451 DTSTART:20260812T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260812T180000Z LOCATION:Online and Al Yamamah University\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia SUMMARY:Empretec Fundraising Crash Course CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Empretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early -stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes t o secure their first round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social De velopment Bank and Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile u nder the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, t he course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising proce ss. From developing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling investor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and to ols needed to engage confidently with potential investors and accelerate t heir business growth.Over seven days\, founders will explore what investor s look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communicate th eir funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck. The c ourse concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participants pre sent their business ideas in small groups and receive practical feedback f rom experienced investors.Delivered by a team of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterpri se development in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.<\;p>\;The E mpretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early-stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes to secure their f irst round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social Development Bank a nd Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile under the Nationa l Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, the course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising process. From develop ing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling inves tor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to en gage confidently with potential investors and accelerate their business gr owth.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Over seven days\, founders will explore what i nvestors look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communi cate their funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck . The course concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participa nts present their business ideas in small groups and receive practical fee dback from experienced investors.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Delivered by a tea m of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprise development in support of Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030.<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/empretec-fundraising-crash-course-0 DTSTAMP:20260716T123832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a58d0c88c459 DTSTART:20260813T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260813T180000Z LOCATION:Online and Al Yamamah University\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia SUMMARY:Empretec Fundraising Crash Course CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Empretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early -stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes t o secure their first round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social De velopment Bank and Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile u nder the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, t he course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising proce ss. From developing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling investor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and to ols needed to engage confidently with potential investors and accelerate t heir business growth.Over seven days\, founders will explore what investor s look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communicate th eir funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck. The c ourse concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participants pre sent their business ideas in small groups and receive practical feedback f rom experienced investors.Delivered by a team of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterpri se development in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.<\;p>\;The E mpretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early-stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes to secure their f irst round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social Development Bank a nd Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile under the Nationa l Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, the course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising process. From develop ing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling inves tor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to en gage confidently with potential investors and accelerate their business gr owth.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Over seven days\, founders will explore what i nvestors look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communi cate their funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck . The course concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participa nts present their business ideas in small groups and receive practical fee dback from experienced investors.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Delivered by a tea m of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprise development in support of Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030.<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/empretec-fundraising-crash-course-0 DTSTAMP:20260716T123832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a58d0c88c460 DTSTART:20260814T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260814T180000Z LOCATION:Online and Al Yamamah University\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia SUMMARY:Empretec Fundraising Crash Course CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Empretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early -stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes t o secure their first round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social De velopment Bank and Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile u nder the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, t he course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising proce ss. From developing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling investor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and to ols needed to engage confidently with potential investors and accelerate t heir business growth.Over seven days\, founders will explore what investor s look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communicate th eir funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck. The c ourse concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participants pre sent their business ideas in small groups and receive practical feedback f rom experienced investors.Delivered by a team of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterpri se development in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.<\;p>\;The E mpretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early-stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes to secure their f irst round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social Development Bank a nd Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile under the Nationa l Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, the course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising process. From develop ing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling inves tor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to en gage confidently with potential investors and accelerate their business gr owth.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Over seven days\, founders will explore what i nvestors look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communi cate their funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck . The course concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participa nts present their business ideas in small groups and receive practical fee dback from experienced investors.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Delivered by a tea m of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprise development in support of Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030.<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/empretec-fundraising-crash-course-0 DTSTAMP:20260716T123832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a58d0c88c468 DTSTART:20260815T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260815T180000Z LOCATION:Online and Al Yamamah University\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia SUMMARY:Empretec Fundraising Crash Course CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Empretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early -stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes t o secure their first round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social De velopment Bank and Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile u nder the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, t he course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising proce ss. From developing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling investor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and to ols needed to engage confidently with potential investors and accelerate t heir business growth.Over seven days\, founders will explore what investor s look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communicate th eir funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck. The c ourse concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participants pre sent their business ideas in small groups and receive practical feedback f rom experienced investors.Delivered by a team of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterpri se development in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.<\;p>\;The E mpretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early-stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes to secure their f irst round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social Development Bank a nd Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile under the Nationa l Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, the course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising process. From develop ing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling inves tor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to en gage confidently with potential investors and accelerate their business gr owth.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Over seven days\, founders will explore what i nvestors look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communi cate their funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck . The course concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participa nts present their business ideas in small groups and receive practical fee dback from experienced investors.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Delivered by a tea m of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprise development in support of Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030.<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/empretec-fundraising-crash-course-0 DTSTAMP:20260716T123832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a58d0c88c470 DTSTART:20260816T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260816T180000Z LOCATION:Online and Al Yamamah University\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia SUMMARY:Empretec Fundraising Crash Course CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Empretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early -stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes t o secure their first round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social De velopment Bank and Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile u nder the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, t he course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising proce ss. From developing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling investor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and to ols needed to engage confidently with potential investors and accelerate t heir business growth.Over seven days\, founders will explore what investor s look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communicate th eir funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck. The c ourse concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participants pre sent their business ideas in small groups and receive practical feedback f rom experienced investors.Delivered by a team of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterpri se development in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.<\;p>\;The E mpretec Fundraising Crash Course is designed to help early-stage start-up founders gain a practical understanding of what it takes to secure their f irst round of funding. Organized by UNCTAD\, the Social Development Bank a nd Empretec Saudi Arabia\, in collaboration with 1K Mile under the Nationa l Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)\, the course guides participants through every stage of the fundraising process. From develop ing a robust investment case to crafting and delivering a compelling inves tor pitch\, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to en gage confidently with potential investors and accelerate their business gr owth.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Over seven days\, founders will explore what i nvestors look for when evaluating start-ups\, how to determine and communi cate their funding requirements\, and how to build an effective pitch deck . The course concludes with a pitching simulation\, during which participa nts present their business ideas in small groups and receive practical fee dback from experienced investors.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Delivered by a tea m of investment professionals and start-up mentors\, the course is open to founders from all sectors. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprise development in support of Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030.<\;/p>\;\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/empretec-fundraising-crash-course-0 DTSTAMP:20260716T123832Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR