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LEAP (Tahaluf)

Rocket Fuel Pitch Competition

Awards startups pitching at LEAP up to $250,000 in equity-free prize money.

Between cyclesLEAP (Tahaluf)Global
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The $1 million prize pool splits into seven fixed-value awards rather than one grand prize with runners-up: a $250,000 top prize for the single most outstanding startup across the whole competition, four $150,000 awards -- one each for an early-stage startup, a late-stage startup with clear unicorn potential, a startup driving positive societal impact, and a company pushing the boundaries of what …

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Rocket Fuel is LEAP's pitch competition for founders building high-growth technology companies, judged on scale, social impact, funding raised, years in operation and team size rather than one specific industry. One award category is reserved for non-Saudi startups looking to expand into Saudi Arabia, alongside categories for early-stage and late-stage companies.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.SAR 1M
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