The Sustainable Solutions For Pilgrims Challenge 2024

What is the Challenge?

The Sustainable Solutions for Pilgrims Challenge is a platform for entrepreneurs and innovators to implement creative solutions that address the challenges faced by pilgrims and Umrah performers. The challenge aims to enhance the overall pilgrimage experience, enrich the journey, and create impactful, sustainable solutions for those in need.

What are the Challenge Categories?

• Entrepreneurs and Startups: This track targets advanced-stage startups ready to work on developing solutions for various challenges faced by pilgrims during their journey.
• Innovators and Idea Owners: This track targets early-stage ideas addressing specific challenges. Innovators in this track will work on developing their initial business models.

What is the Theme of this Year's Challenge?

"Sustainable Solutions for the Pilgrims' Journey" is the theme for this second edition, offering innovators and entrepreneurs the opportunity to provide pioneering and sustainable solutions for pilgrims. This is achieved through facilitating their journey and offering top-tier services that adhere to the highest standards in an effective and sustainable manner, utilizing new technologies and approaches to ease their experience.

What are the Challenge Tracks?

• Communication and Connectivity
• Infrastructure
• Nusuk Card
• People with Disabilities
• Health and Environmental Safety
• Comprehensive Services and Tourism Experience

What are the Benefits of Participating in the Challenge?

• Free access to valuable technical content
• Guidance and mentorship with experts in relevant fields
• Opportunity to showcase at the Hajj and Umrah Conference
• Networking with industry leaders
• Training on business management skills
• Chance for winning projects to receive incubation by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah

What are the Challenge Stages?

• Guidance and Mentorship Phase
• One-to-One Meetings
• Exhibition
• Closing Ceremony
• Investment Phase