Startup Zone at FHS Saudi Arabia 2027
Join the FHS Startup Zone at Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia 2027 and plug directly into the region’s fastest‑growing hospitality and F&B ecosystem. Whether you want to pitch, network, or showcase your product, there’s a pathway for every founder.
Choose the path that fits your growth goals:
- Apply to the Startup Den Competition if you want to pitch on stage
- Secure a Startup Pass if you’re focused on learning and networking
- Book a Startup Stand if you want maximum visibility and a home base at the summit
Registrations opening soon!
Startup Den Competition
Step onto the main stage of hospitality innovation.
The Startup Den Competition is your chance to pitch live in front of investors, hotel and F&B leaders, and industry decision‑makers at FHS Saudi Arabia 2026.
- Pitch your startup to a curated panel of investors and executives
- Get real‑time feedback from regional and global hospitality experts
- Gain visibility across the FHS community, media, and partners
- Compete for potential pilot opportunities, partnerships, and investment interest
Startup Den Eligibility Criteria:
We’re looking for hospitality and F&B innovators ready to pitch. To apply, your startup must meet the following criteria:
- Operate in hospitality/F&B tech (hotel tech, restaurant tech, delivery, cloud kitchens, guest experience, etc.)
- Based in the Middle East or actively targeting MENA expansion
- 2–50 employees
- Annual revenue up to $3M (pre-revenue welcome with live MVP/pilots)
- Raised upto $2M total funding (bootstrapped, pre-seed, seed, early Series A all eligible)
Registrations opening soon!
Startup Passes (40% Discount)
Access the full summit at a founder‑friendly rate.
Startup Passes offer eligible startups a 40% discounted delegate ticket, giving you full access to FHS Saudi Arabia for all three days.
- Attend keynotes, panels, and content sessions across all stages
- Network with hotel groups, investors, government stakeholders, and ecosystem partners
- Join dedicated networking breaks and social events
- Explore collaboration and growth opportunities across the wider FHS community
What you get:
A 3‑day pass at a reduced rate, designed so you can focus your budget on growth while still being in the room where the region’s biggest hospitality decisions are made.
Registrations opening soon!
Startup Stand
Secure a Startup Stand for just $2,500 and land your product right in front of hospitality investors, hotel CEOs, and F&B decision-makers at FHS Saudi Arabia 2026 (includes booth + 1 complimentary access pass).
- A dedicated startup booth in the exhibition zone
- 1 complimentary access pass to FHS Saudi Arabia 2026
- High‑footfall visibility with investors, operators, and potential clients
- Space to demo your product, host meetings, and collect leads
Ideal for:
Startups ready to showcase live demos, hold back‑to‑back meetings, and build a strong pipeline of hospitality and F&B partners in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.
Registrations opening soon!
Startup Den Judges 2026
Startup Den 2026 Winner
