Taibah University in Medina has announced the launch of the University Entrepreneurship Camps program, in cooperation with the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises “Monsha’at”. The program aims to enable recent graduates and students to develop their creative ideas and transform them into feasible entrepreneurial projects.

The program embodies the university’s direction towards supporting innovation and entrepreneurship culture. It includes foundational workshops, advanced training camps, and mentoring sessions that help refine participants’ skills. It also features motivational meetings and specialized lectures delivered by a selection of experts in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship Camps

The program is scheduled to begin with an introductory meeting on August 31, followed by project preparation workshops on September 1, and an intensive training camp from September 7 to 11. It will conclude with a project presentation day on October 2, 2025, where the most prominent entrepreneurial ideas will be showcased before a specialized judging committee to select the best projects and award them valuable financial prizes.

The program is a qualitative step that reflects the university’s keenness to enhance the entrepreneurship environment in the region and support the rising generation of innovators capable of contributing to achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Taibah University

Taibah University is a prominent public university located in Medina, Saudi Arabia, established in 2003 by royal decree to serve the Al Madinah region. It evolved from the merger of several existing colleges and Islamic institutes, with some branches tracing their origins back to the 1960s. The university is named after Medina’s ancient name, “Yathrib,” and plays a significant role in higher education and research within the Kingdom.

Medina

The Medina is the historic old city center found in many North African towns, most famously in Fez, Morocco, and Tunis, Tunisia. These ancient districts are characterized by a dense, maze-like network of narrow alleys, bustling souks (markets), and historic architecture, often surrounded by protective walls. Their history dates back to the medieval period, serving as the original urban core and commercial heart of the city for centuries.

General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises

The General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha’at) is a government agency in Saudi Arabia, established in 2016. Its history is tied to the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 plan, which aims to diversify the economy by fostering the growth of the private sector and reducing the nation’s dependence on oil. The authority’s primary role is to develop and regulate the SME ecosystem, providing support programs, funding access, and advocacy for small businesses.

Monsha’at

Monsha’at is the common name for the Saudi Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority, a government institution established in 2016. Its primary purpose is to support and develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in Saudi Arabia as part of the nation’s Vision 2030 economic diversification plan. It is not a historical or cultural site, but a modern government body crucial to the kingdom’s contemporary economic strategy.

Kingdom’s Vision 2030

“Kingdom’s Vision 2030” is not a physical place but a strategic framework and ambitious blueprint for Saudi Arabia’s future development. Launched in 2016 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, its history is rooted in the goal of diversifying the nation’s economy away from oil dependency. The vision outlines three primary themes: a vibrant society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious nation.