DATE: 14 DECEMBER.
PLACE: Conference Hall, KACST, Building 36
Primary Activities
International Biotechnology Achievement Forum 2025 - Riyadh
Primary Activities
International Biotechnology Achievement Forum 2025 - Riyadh
Speeches & Panel
Discussions
Keynote speeches and mentor lightning talks
Startup
Presentations
Presentations from the best-performing startups
Recognition &
Awards
Standout startups, mentors, and ecosystem contributors
Investor
Reception Zone
Networking reception, investors-startups matchmaking
Showcase
Zone
Showcase zone for stakeholders, sponsors & startups
Forum Agenda
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Guest Arrival & Registration 08:30–09:30
Coffee, Networking, Access to the Startup Showcase
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Opening Ceremony – Saudi Vision 09:30–10:15
Welcome remarks from national biotechnology leaders and key ecosystem enablers
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Mentor Lightning Talks 10:15–11:00
Post-program highlights from mentors on venture readiness, regulatory strategy, IP protection, and investor engagement
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Startup Presentations 11:00–11:45
Best-performing startups from the 2025 cohort present their ventures and readiness journeys
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Coffee Break & Networking 11:45–12:30
Refreshments and Networking Zone
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Founder Panel – Pathway to Leadership 12:30–13:15
Top founders share insights on turning breakthrough ideas into leadership ventures, joined by expert commentary
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Private Matchmaking Sessions 13:15–14:30
Curated investor-founder meetings, roundtables, and VIP networking
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Investors’ Panel – Funding in Biotech 14:30–15:15
Saudi and international investors discuss funding trends, market readiness, and opportunities in MENA and Global biotech
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Biotech Readiness - What's Next 15:15–16:00
Interactive discussion among founders, regulators, investors, and mentors on accelerating national biotech readiness
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Startup Nomination & Awards Ceremony 16:00–16:30
Recognition of top-performing Startups, resulting Biotechnology Venture Readiness Program 2025
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Mentors & Stakeholders Recognition 16:30–17:00
Acknowledgment of outstanding mentors and ecosystem contributors driving biotech excellence
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Evening | Networking Reception 17:00+
Open networking, media interviews, and cultural showcase
Forum
Delegates
Biotech leaders, key ecosystem enablers, investors, startups
Showcase &
Projects
Startup, Stakeholders, and Sponsor Showcase
Countries
Represented
Biotechnology Startups, Mentors and Investors Represent 22 countries in 2025's Program
Startups
Participating
Biotechnology Venture Readiness Program hosts 91 Saudi and Global innovator teams
Speakers &
Mentors
Making their valuable contribution to the Saudi and Global Biotechnology Ventures' success
Express your interest as sponsor
or biotech investor
Organizers & Partners
International Biotechnology Achievement Forum 2025 - Riyadh
Organizers & Partners
International Biotechnology Achievement Forum 2025 - Riyadh
Saudi Biotechnology Accelerator
Pioneering Saudi-based Biotechnology Accelerator, advancing biotech innovators’ journey, and helping to excel in the Global Markets, while contributing to the Saudi Biotechnology Ecosystem establishment and growth