Alongside a number of innovative projects nurtured in the university's business incubator "Imam Cloud," Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, represented by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is taking part in Biban Forum 2025, which will take place in the university's pavilion number SP-12 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center from November 5 to 8, 2025.
In keeping with Saudi Vision 2030's objectives to create an economy founded on knowledge and innovation, the university is supporting and empowering its entrepreneurs and innovators as well as increasing its visibility at national events that promote the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
In addition to offering consultations and educational presentations for individuals interested in entrepreneurship, the university's pavilion seeks to introduce visitors to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center's services and highlight the most notable pioneering and innovative projects that the center has adopted through the incubator. This will help to spread the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among both the university community and visitors.
"The university's participation in Biban Forum 2025 continues its efforts to empower the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem inside and outside the university and strengthen its presence at national events that support creators and innovators," said Dr. Yazid bin Masoud Al Khuraijah, Director of Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, on this occasion. We are proud of the incubation, support, and consultation programs that the business incubator (Imam Cloud) provides, which have helped graduates graduate exceptional, ground-breaking projects that effectively represent the university in regional and global arenas.
On Saturday, November 8, the center will host two specialized workshops as part of its participation in the forum, with the goal of fostering participants' entrepreneurial ideas and abilities:
Ms. Yara Al-Suraihi led a workshop titled "Design Thinking and Prototyping" that focused on using an empathy map to analyze user needs, framing challenges, brainstorming creative solutions, and creating and testing prototypes.
Presented by Dr. Rabab Al-Ghamdi, the workshop "From Idea to Market: How to Build a Business Model for Your Entrepreneurial Project According to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" covered the definition and elements of the business model, how to design it in accordance with the SDGs, and how to analyze the added value of innovative projects.
The center also features a collection of innovative projects that were fostered in the university's Imam Cloud business incubator, demonstrating the range of original concepts and caliber of creative outputs. Among the noteworthy projects are:
The "Imbright" project, led by Dr. Iman bint Badr Al-Badr, is a facility that offers diagnostic and evaluation services for fundamental brain skills through accurate measurement instruments, specialized consultations, customized training programs, and a program designed to improve students' cognitive and knowledge abilities, enabling exceptional academic and professional performance.
· Khalid bin Jaza Al-Mutairi's "Lofard" project is an app that gives users a comprehensive and simple shopping experience by bringing together the top flower shops, gift shops, and confectionery stores on a single platform.
· "Sparkle" project by Saud bin Khalid Al-Haytham: A startup offering promotional and marketing solutions innovatively and creatively.
· "Nasr" project by Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Kharif: An innovative electronic platform providing comprehensive solutions to guide and monitor tourists in Saudi Arabia.
· "Rewash" project by Mohammed bin Musaed Al-Rashed: An app specialized in car care services, providing customers with quick and easily handled services everywhere.
· "Milad" project by Hanaa bint Haleel Al-Anzi: A store specializing in children's products and gifts, offering high-quality products tailored to various age stages and pitched with a lot of affection.
· "Wafra" project by Adel bin Nader Al-Otaibi: An app offering a smart solution that assists consumers in finding out the best option at the lowest cost by comparing prices and offers across several stores.
All in all, this participation ensures Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University's keenness to enhance the university's innovation and entrepreneurship environment, allow its learners as well as its staff to switch their ideas into sustainable projects that contribute to building a diverse and prosperous national economy, and reinforce the university's role in achieving national development goals and Saudi Vision 2030.
