In a move to bolster Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Girls’ Technical College in Riyadh recently hosted the “Business Launch” exhibition, an event designed to showcase ventures founded by its own graduates. The exhibition provided a platform for these new founders to present their projects, underscoring the growing emphasis on translating technical skills into market-ready businesses within the Kingdom.
Quick Facts
- Showcased innovative projects from college graduates.
- Aimed to promote a culture of entrepreneurship.
- Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives.
From Classroom to Market
The exhibition floor featured a diverse set of innovative projects across multiple specializations, demonstrating how graduates are applying their technical training to launch their own companies. The event highlighted the practical outcomes of the college’s programs, which focus on supporting freelance work and creating sustainable economic opportunities.
A key feature was a dedicated area for experiential demos, allowing the graduate founders to present prototypes and offer interactive displays of their products and services. This setup gave visitors a first-hand look at the new ventures while providing the entrepreneurs with a real-world environment to test their concepts and gather market feedback.
Cultivating a New Generation of Founders
Top officials emphasized the strategic importance of such initiatives. Eng. Badr Al-Abdulwahed, Director General of the General Administration for Technical and Vocational Training (TVTC) in the Riyadh region, noted that the event reflects the success of investing in technical training. He stated that the projects led by the graduates demonstrate the quality of the educational outcomes and their contribution to the national economy.
Asma Hakami, Dean of the Girls’ Technical College in Riyadh, added that the exhibition marks a crucial post-graduation milestone for the students. She highlighted the college’s commitment to creating a stimulating training environment that supports innovation and professional independence, enabling graduates to compete effectively and launch successful businesses. The exhibition also serves as a networking platform, aiming to foster partnerships with relevant organizations to support these emerging startups.
About The Girls’ Technical College in Riyadh
The Girls’ Technical College in Riyadh is an educational institution operating under the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) in Saudi Arabia. It specializes in providing technical and vocational training for women, equipping them with the practical skills and qualifications needed to enter the workforce or start their own businesses, in line with the Kingdom’s human capital development goals.
Source: Al-Madina
