Riyadh will once again take the global stage as Saudi Arabia hosts the 9th Future Investment Initiative (FII9) from October 27–30, 2025, under the theme “Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth.” More than a premier gathering of investors and policymakers, FII9 will serve as a launchpad for bold ideas, groundbreaking technologies, and transformative partnerships.

As Startup Ecosystem Partner, the National Technology Development Program (NTDP) will play a central role in showcasing Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing Deep Tech and AI ecosystem, positioning the Kingdom as a leading destination for innovation and investment.

NTDP’s Strategic Role at FII9

NTDP’s participation is designed to connect global capital with Saudi innovation while reinforcing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions:

• CEO Panel Discussion: Highlighting Saudi Arabia’s rise as a Deep Tech hub, NTDP’s leadership will present the Kingdom’s unique advantages in bridging capital, research, and talent, while inviting global partners to co-invest in its innovation journey.
• Deep Tech Ecosystem Session: A high-level dialogue featuring NTDP, SVC, KAUST, KACST, and RDI will explore Saudi Arabia’s path to becoming a global Deep Tech hub, backed by a major public–private investment announcement.
• Innovation Competition: Five cutting-edge Saudi startups (Intelmatix, Fathom, Deer ITC, COGNNA, and AmplifAI Health) will pitch their breakthroughs in AI, cybersecurity, and healthtech. NTDP CEO will award the winners, underscoring NTDP’s role in nurturing Saudi champions for global markets.

A Global Platform for Saudi Innovation

FII9 will convene heads of state, Fortune 500 CEOs, sovereign wealth funds, and global innovators including Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Khalid Al-Falih, Jamie Dimon, Adena Friedman, Cristiano Amon, and Evan Spiegel. Discussions will span sustainable growth, AI at scale, frontier capital flows, and digital inclusion—areas where Saudi Arabia is shaping the global agenda.

Against this backdrop, NTDP’s participation ensures that Saudi startups and innovators are not just showcased, but directly connected to global investors and partners.

Unlocking New Frontiers

Hosting FII9 affirms Saudi Arabia’s position at the heart of global investment flows. Through NTDP’s leadership as Startup Ecosystem Partner, the Kingdom will spotlight its Deep Tech potential, attract international collaborations, and empower a new generation of Saudi founders to scale globally.

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its transformation under Vision 2030, FII9 will mark another milestone in building the Kingdom into a global hub for entrepreneurship, technology, and investment.