The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) in Saudi Arabia is hosting the EWAx Forum 2025, a premier platform dedicated to empowering entrepreneurship and investment across the critical sectors of environment, water, and agriculture. Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister, Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen AlFadley, this two-day event will gather a distinguished group of entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers in Riyadh to discuss the future of sustainability, showcase pioneering startups, and drive the localization of innovative solutions in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Event Details
- What: EWAx Forum (Entrepreneurship Forum in Environment, Water, and Agriculture)
- When: December 3-4, 2025 (1 PM – 8 PM)
- Where: To be determined (Implied location in Riyadh based on research of similar MEWA events)
- Focus Areas: Environment, Water, Agriculture, Sustainable Solutions, Venture Capital, Startup Ecosystem Development
About The Event
The EWAx Forum is positioned as an annual, main platform for empowering entrepreneurship in the environment, water, and agriculture sectors locally and globally. Its core mission is to highlight MEWA’s efforts in supporting and enabling entrepreneurial solutions through local and international startups. The forum aims to reinforce the Kingdom’s role in achieving sustainability goals and adopting sustainable, localized solutions. It also serves as a critical showcase for MEWA’s three flagship programs—Sedrah, Sahabah, and Sunbolah—which function as platforms to attract entrepreneurial talents, innovative startups, and global investors to these vital sectors.
What to Expect
The two-day forum is structured around high-value content and diverse networking opportunities designed to maximize integration between founders and investors:
- Panel Sessions: Discussions focused on entrepreneurship in environment, water, and agriculture, and the adoption of sustainable practices.
- Showcase of Ministry Programs: Dedicated presentations and pavilions for Sedrah (Environment/Circular Economy), Sahabah (Water/Water Technology), and Sunbolah (Agriculture/AgriFood Tech), featuring participating startups.
- Private Meetings: One-on-one meetings with Their Highnesses and Excellencies to discuss future strategic directions.
- Round Table Discussion: Focused sessions bringing together fund managers, investors, leading companies, and entrepreneurs to discuss funding and strategic partnerships.
- Exhibition Halls: Separate halls dedicated to general exhibitions and a specific Entrepreneurship Hall showcasing startup pavilions, strategic partners, and international/local companies.
Startup Exhibition
A major highlight of the EWAx Forum is the dedicated Startup Exhibition, structured around MEWA’s three sectoral entrepreneurship programs, offering a specialized look at the future of these industries:
- Sedrah: The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in the Environment Sector (focusing on circular economy and waste management).
- Sahabah: The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in the Water Sector (focusing on water technology and conservation).
- Sunbolah: The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in the Agriculture and Food Sector (focusing on AgriFood Tech).
- International and Local Pavilions: Spaces for strategic partners and leading local and international companies in the sector.
Target Audience
The EWAx Forum is a diverse convergence point for decision-makers and innovators across the sustainability value chain, including:
- Tech Startups and Entrepreneurs
- Local and International Venture Capital Funds
- Governmental and Non-Profit Entities
- Legislative and Regulatory Bodies
- Leading and Pioneering Companies in the Sector
- Universities and Research Centers
- Professionals in the Agriculture, Agribusiness, Water Technology, Sustainability, and Waste Management Sectors.
Future Goals
The forum is part of a broader vision to consolidate the Kingdom’s position as a Global Hub for innovative solutions in environment, water, and agriculture, with clear objectives for the future:
- Global Impact: Evolving the forum into a global platform that consistently attracts top talent, entrepreneurs, and investors.
- Enhancing International Integration: Fostering strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors to develop entrepreneurial projects that serve Saudi Vision 2030 and promote sustainable development.
- Technology Transfer: Actively supporting the transfer and application of modern technology and expertise to the local market in these three sectors.
About The Organizers
The EWAx Forum is organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) in Saudi Arabia. MEWA is a central government body responsible for leading the Kingdom’s efforts in achieving sustainability, managing vital resources, and enabling growth and innovation in the environment, water, and agriculture sectors through key programs like Sedrah, Sahabah, and Sunbolah.
How to Attend
Entrepreneurs, investors, and interested professionals are encouraged to secure their participation to be part of this vital “Ecosystem of Opportunities.” Registration details are available on the official event page.
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