Rocket Fuel
Pitch Competition
Join us at LEAP in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 4-7 March 2024, and pitch your start-up to win a share of the $1 million prize pool.
Rocket Fuel
Meet the winners
Here's what they said...
"LEAP was one of the most amazing experiences for us as a company. Not just the energy, the exposure, and the number of people who are interested. LEAP gave us the exposure to many partners, customers, and investors, who are talking to us today very seriously about growing the business."
Fouad Jeryes (Co-Founder of Maqsam, winner of LEAP's Rocket Fuel competition 2022 and exhibitor at LEAP 2023)
DISCOVER THE AWARDS
There are six categories and awards in the Rocket Fuel competition. The six awards will divide the start-up entrants by size, scale, the impact they have had on society, amount of funding, years in business and number of employees.
Successful applicants will take the stage on 4-7 March 2024 live at LEAP to a panel of major global investors and entrepreneurs. The top competitors will then go into the Grand Finale on the 7th of March, with six winners crowned in the categories below:
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LEAP Award
$250000
For the strongest, most outstanding startup across the whole competition
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Shooting Star Award
$150000
For the early stage startup beginning their journey.
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The Aviatrix Award
$150000
For the best, most innovative startup pioneered by women founders.
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Technology for Humanity Award
$150000
For the startup that best embodies the "tech for humanity" spirit of LEAP.
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The Into New Worlds Award
$150000
For the most impressive startup occupying the Metaverse and Web 3.0 space.
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The Artificial Intelligence Award
$150000
For the startup that presents the most exciting, ground-breaking usage of artificial intelligence.
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ROCKET FUEL JUDGES
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Baroness Brady of Knightsbridge CBE is a prominent UK business leader, awarded Business Woman of the Year and ranked among the world's 50 most inspirational individuals. Starting her career in advertising sales, she made history as the youngest Managing Director of a UK plc at 23, successfully turning around Birmingham City Football Club and later selling it for £82 million in 2009. As the Government's Business Ambassador since 2013, Baroness Brady passionately promotes business and women's advancement.
Karren Brady CBE
Vice Chairman of West Ham United
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James Caan CBE, a seasoned entrepreneur since 1985, is renowned for his passion in building and selling businesses. With a firm belief that success is driven by people's passion and conviction, James prioritises investing in talented individuals over mere products or businesses. His mantra: "It's your attitude, not your aptitude that determines your altitude."
James Caan CBE
Entrepreneur, Media Commentator and Former Investor on BBC's Dragons' Den
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Amal is a dynamic professional excelling in customer-centric design, corporate innovation, and marketing. Currently contributing to King Abdullah University's Entrepreneurship Center, she leverages diverse experience in management and marketing, notably in education and consultancy. Amal's impactful initiatives in startups, events, and educational programs reflect her commitment to fostering creativity and adaptability in the business landscape.
Amal Dokan
General Partner, 500 Global
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Steven Bartlett is a fascinating entrepreneur and social media influencer whose biography tells the remarkable story of his rise to success. Starting from humble beginnings, he founded the company, Social Chain, at the age of 22. With his innovative approach to digital marketing and social media management, Steven quickly gained recognition as one of the industry's brightest talents. Steven Bartlett's unorthodox journey serves as an inspiration for anyone looking to disrupt traditional notions of entrepreneurship while staying true to themselves.
Steven Bartlett
Founder, Social Chain
THE COMPETITION HALL OF FAME
THE COMPETITION HALL OF FAME
Congratulations to our LEAP Rocket Fuel Start-up Pitch Competition winners for LEAP 2022, who pitched their technology innovations in front of our esteemed judges on 3 February 2022 in Riyadh.
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The LEAP Award
Maqsam is the friendliest cloud communications suite for SMBs in MENA and beyond. Maqsam is a communication solution that allows you to erase borders and reach your global customers wherever they are.
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The Aviatrix Award
GameIT is a Native Cloud Gaming Hub with scientifically designed 3D fun video games for children facing cognitive, behavioral and social challenges growing up.
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Tech for Humanity
Nadeera is a social enterprise with objectives to promote sorting-at-source and increase the sustainability of the waste value chain using technologically innovative methods.
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The Shooting Star
Omniful is a quick-commerce operations software for retailers and dark-store operators to ship orders ultra-fast.
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