Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises, Monsha’at, has announced it will organize Social Entrepreneurship Week from June 14-18, 2026. The initiative, in partnership with the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development and the Social Development Bank, aims to connect social entrepreneurs with investment opportunities and strategic partnerships, strengthening the role of SMEs in the Kingdom’s social impact sector.
Quick Facts
- Organized by Saudi’s SME authority, Monsha’at.
- Features over 44 government and private entities.
- Event scheduled for June 14-18, 2026 across the Kingdom.
A Kingdom-Wide Initiative
The week-long event will take place at Monsha’at’s support centers in Riyadh, Madinah, Jeddah, Khobar, and the Asir region. This widespread presence is designed to engage a broad audience of entrepreneurs, SME owners, and individuals interested in social entrepreneurship across Saudi Arabia.
More than 44 organizations from the public, private, and non-profit sectors are participating. Key collaborators include the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the National Center for Environmental Compliance, the Quality of Life Program, the King Khalid Foundation, and the Vision of Entrepreneurship Association.
Key Sessions and High-Profile Speakers
The agenda includes over eight main sessions, 50 entrepreneurial meetings, and specialized advisory sessions. The event will feature a lineup of prominent officials and experts from the sector.
Speakers include His Royal Highness Prince Fahd bin Mansour bin Nasser, Founder and Chairman of the Vision of Entrepreneurship Association; His Excellency Mansour bin Hilal Al-Mushaiti, Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture; and Her Highness Princess Nouf bint Mohammed bin Abdullah, CEO of the King Khalid Foundation.
Fostering Social Impact and Sustainability
Discussions will center on key themes such as investment opportunities for social enterprises in sustainability, food security, and resource management. Other topics include the role of social investment in creating sustainable business models and the importance of synergy between non-profits and social enterprises.
The event is part of Monsha’at’s broader strategy to support the Kingdom’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. It aligns directly with Saudi Vision 2030’s objectives to promote sustainable development and increase the non-profit sector’s contribution to the national GDP.
About Monsha’at
The General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha’at) was established in 2016 to regulate, support, and develop the SME sector in Saudi Arabia. It works to increase the productivity of SMEs and their contribution to the GDP by implementing and supporting programs and projects that foster a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Source: Swift News
