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General Questions

  • What is EGDSeasonsME?
    EGDSeasonsME will set a record where youth can see their contribution in the future - a future with technology, innovation, and a thriving economy. It is time to connect talent with professional coaching and provide adequate funds to those who believe in tremendous in the industry. The transformation from young dreamers into experienced entrepreneurs to have global exposure, reach to international markets, and connection with global angel investors forums and networks. It will offer infrastructure, environment, facilities, and opportunities to challenge if the contestants can put together their vision, plan, capabilities, and skills as a team. EGDSeasonsME is worthy of watching due to its simple format, different type, natural duration, and reach to international markets in 07 most spoken languages. It is designed to inspire those who are visionary and willing to accept entrepreneurship as a challenge. It is family entertainment for the audience, and a platform to promote brands for partners, and an approach to promote brand Saudi Arabia.
  • Who can apply?
    GCC nationals living will be eligible to enter the competition in five categories in different types of enterprises like individuals, start-ups, emerging enterprises, established enterprises.
    IDISA Details
    IDEA: a. Start-up (Individual), b. Growth (Expansion) – Go to Market, c. Maturity (Multiply) – Going global
    DISCOVERY: a. New Discovery, b. Development Stage – R&D
    INNOVATION: a. Development & Testing – Prototype, b. Delivering & Implementing – Proof of Concept, c. Marketing Commercialization
    SOFTWARE: a. Design & Prototype – Ready to experience, b. Development & Testing – Ready to experience, c. Deployment and Marketing – Go to Market
    APPLICATION: a. Design & Prototype – Ready to experience, b. Development & Testing – Ready to experience, c. Deployment and Marketing – Go to Market

    Before you apply, make sure the following:
    1) You have a business plan or prototype ready on at least three years of business experience
    2) Your business has the potential to be commercialized and beneficial to the humanity
    3) You have the experience and expertise in the claimed area
    4) You are ready to dedicate a significant amount of time and efforts to the project
    5) You have an entrepreneurial mindset and passion
    6) You are a GCC national and have an ID card
  • How to apply?
    Register your business IDISA online at https://www.egdseasons.me/register
    You will ask to provide personal information, business information, achievements and experience, financial history, company information, team members details, IDISA details, stages, idea pitch and video presentation. Once you register, we will notify you and guide you further. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
  • Which areas can you apply?
    Big Data, AI, VR/AR, Blockchain, Space, Robotics, Network/Security, Media/Entertainment, Manufacturing/Infrastructure, E commerce, eLearning, Green/Social entrepreneurship and open for more
  • Who else can apply?
    If you believe you are expert or matchless in one of the following areas, you can also apply to be part of BIG50.
    a. Illustrator/Animator/Motion Graphics
    b. Android/IOS/Hybrid Developer or Web Developer
    c. Social/Digital Media Marketing Expert
    d. Networking/Cyber Security Expert
  • What is the application process?
    The application process is quite simple to ensure that applicants have a clear understanding of the different elements, the eligibility, and competition entry requirements they need to submit for their application to be considered. Applications will only be submitted on the internet directly. Registration will be open for 26 days for all GCC nationals.
  • Do you have special requirements to participate?
    We do not have any requirements but only to be a GCC national and idea/business must have the following:
    Entrepreneurial spirit: Does the contestant/team has the push and personal skills/expertise to make the business work?
    Market opportunities: Is there a market opportunity for the business to grow? What about the competitors? Is the offering different? Is there a gap in the market?
    Innovativeness: Is the idea relatively new and advance? Does it fit the emerging technology?
    Operations: Is the business idea feasible and financially viable to generate a significant share of its income through trade? Does the pitch clearly outline what it will create?
    Society & Environment: Does the business idea have enough potential to create decent and long-lasting jobs? Does it mention a concern for gender equality and fair working conditions? Is it environment-friendly?
  • What are the objectives of EGDSeasonsME?
    To promote an entrepreneurial culture to identify high-growth entrepreneurs likely to long-term economic growth.
    To introduce young entrepreneurs to emerging technologies, including Big Data, AI, VR/AR, Blockchain, Robotics, IoT, and Space.
    To educate the potential entrepreneurs about using the portal, the requirements, and follow the process. To promote a professional kind of entrepreneurship
  • What are the phases involved in EGDSeasonsME?
    GCC nationals living will be eligible to enter the competition in five categories in different types of enterprises like individuals, start-ups, emerging enterprises, established enterprises.
    IDISA Details
    IDEA: a. Start-up (Individual), b. Growth (Expansion) – Go to Market, c. Maturity (Multiply) – Going global
    DISCOVERY: a. New Discovery, b. Development Stage – R&D
    INNOVATION: a. Development & Testing – Prototype, b. Delivering & Implementing – Proof of Concept, c. Marketing Commercialization
    SOFTWARE: a. Design & Prototype – Ready to experience, b. Development & Testing – Ready to experience, c. Deployment and Marketing – Go to Market
    APPLICATION: a. Design & Prototype – Ready to experience, b. Development & Testing – Ready to experience, c. Deployment and Marketing – Go to Market
    Before you apply, make sure the following:
    1) You have a business plan or prototype ready on at least three years of business experience
    2) Your business has the potential to be commercialized and beneficial to the humanity
    3) You have the experience and expertise in the claimed area
    4) You are ready to dedicate a significant amount of time and efforts to the project
    5) You have an entrepreneurial mindset and passion
    6) You are a GCC national and have an ID card