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Join us at LEAP in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 9-12 February 2025, and pitch your start-up in front of global renowned investors to win a share of the $1 million prize pool.

 

*Please note that only exhibiting startups can apply to the Rocket Fuel competition.

DISCOVER THE AWARDS

There are six categories and awards in the Rocket Fuel competition. The six awards will divide the start-up entrants by size, scale, the impact they have had on society, amount of funding, years in business and number of employees.

 

Successful applicants will take the stage on 9-12 February 2025 live at LEAP to a panel of major global investors and entrepreneurs. The top competitors will then go into the Grand Finale on the 12th of February, with six winners crowned in the categories below:

The LEAP Award

$250,000

 

For the strongest, most outstanding startup across the whole competition

The Shooting Star Award

$150,000

 

For the early stage startup beginning their journey. 

The Scaling Star Award

$150,000

 

For the strongest late-stage startup with unicorn potential.

The Tech for Humanity Award

$150,000

 

For startups worldwide dedicated to creating solutions with a positive societal impact.

The Into New Worlds Award

$150,000

 

For a company on the verge of changing life as we know it.

Coming soon!

 

 

More information on the sixth award will be announced soon.

 

Eligibility criteria

Early Stage

Stage: Idea / Concept / Seed
Fundraising: <USD 8 million 
Founded: <3 Years 
Team size:<20  
Revenue: <USD 10 million

It's OK to be (a little) different, apply now!

Growth Stage

Stage: Growth / Scale-Up 
Fundraising: <USD 30 million 
Founded: 3<7 Years 
Team Size: <100 
Revenue: <USD 100 million 
 
Don't quite match still? Apply now. 

2025 startup sectors

  • Agriculture and Food Technology

  • Health, Medical, Bio Tech and Accessibility

  • Finance and Investment

  • Sustainability and Climate

  • Security, Space and Gov Tech

  • Smart Infrastructure, Mobility and Logistics

  • Consumer and Retail Technology

  • Media and Entertainment

  • Extended Reality, AI and Emerging Technologies

  • Enterprise and Digital Technology

  • + More!