Venture Craft100KCOMPETITION

An international deep-tech startup competition by KFUPM in collaboration with DTV , supporting student-led ventures building science and technology-based solutions with global impact.

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$245KPrize Pool

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Prizes & Awards

Rewarding excellence in deep-tech innovation and sustainable solutions.

$100K1st Place

Grand Prize

Winner

$60K2nd Place

$40K3rd Place

Corporate Special Awards

$15,000

Per Award (X3)

Additional Benefits

Mentorship

Travel Support

Visibility

Networking

Our Identity

The core pillars that define our purpose, our focus, and our future impact.

Mission

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What is Venture Craft?

Venture Craft is an elite deep-tech startup competition that bridges the gap between scientific innovation and market-ready ventures. We provide founders with the mentorship, resources, and platform needed to scale high-impact solutions for the world's most pressing challenges.

Vision

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Competition Theme

2026 Theme

Sustainable
Energy

Each year, Venture Craft unites the world’s most ambitious founders under a singular global challenge. This year, we focus on the frontier of Sustainable Energy, accelerating deep-tech solutions that power the future responsibly.

Timeline

Explore our journey to the grand finale

Idea Submission

1 Feb - 1 Mar

Launch your journey. Submit your initial concept for review by our technical committee.

Online Bootcamp

23 Mar - 30 Mar

Acceleration Program

5 April - 12 April

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Screening (Round 1 & 2)

1 Mar - 15 Mar

Finalist Notification

1 April - 5 April

Final Competition

15 April

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