Biban

Biban is one of Saudi Arabia’s largest entrepreneurship forums, hosted in Riyadh, bringing together startups, investors, corporates, and ecosystem enablers from across the region and beyond.

Through its strategic partnership with Parachute16, Biban expanded its regional and international engagement by curating high-impact startup experiences, ecosystem connections, and global collaborations.

Parachute16 at Biban

As a strategic ecosystem partner, Parachute16 led the curation and activation of the Startup Door, creating a dynamic space that connected founders with investors, enablers, and international partners.

The collaboration focused on:

• Curating high-potential startups

• Connecting founders with global enablers

• Facilitating cross-border partnerships

• Supporting deal flow and visibility

By the Numbers

• 961+ Startups Engaged

• 87+ Ecosystem Enablers & International Partners

• Thousands of Visitors & Participants

• Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Impact

The Biban × Parachute16 partnership strengthened Saudi Arabia’s position as a regional entrepreneurship hub by bridging local innovation with international opportunity.

Through curated programming, startup showcases, and strategic MoUs, the collaboration created tangible pathways for founders to scale, expand, and access new markets — aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s ambition to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. 💜