Climate tech investment is still rising, but venture funding is more selective. We look at data from BloombergNEF, IEA and Dealroom to see where climate capital is going now.
Jonathan Reichental on building human-centred cities, smarter innovation, and leading through constant change.
Agentic AI is changing travel tech – and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs to build customer relationships and platform loyalty.
Andrew Fenner (Director General at WYSE Travel Confederation) on youth travel, AI, and building platforms for the future of global mobility.
How researchers are beginning to design AI systems that deliberately search for new ideas – to enable AI-powered innovation.
A recent experiment let AI generate art without human prompts – and shows why AI can only make art with the direction of a creative human.
As AI spreads across industries, the idea of an ‘AI startup’ may disappear. Here’s why infrastructure technologies change how startups differentiate.
Researcher Dr. Beste Özcan explores emotionally intelligent wearables, transitional companions, and why the future of technology may depend on designing for relationships.
Learn the do’s and don’t of hiring your first 10 employees. Build your startup with the right talent.
Learn how to build your minimum viable product (MVP) and use it to build your startup with focus and feedback.
Figure out if you need a technical co-founder to build your startup, and how to find the right person to bring your ideas to life.
Saudi Arabia is now one of the world’s fastest-growing startup ecosystems – and it’s actively inviting tech startups to scale. Discover why the time is right to enter the Saudi market, and how LEAP 2026 can help you do it.
Learn how to identify the right partners and build relationships that power long-term growth, with support from LEAP’s Startup and Scaleup program.
What happens after the LEAP Rocket Fuel Startup Competition? Meet four of our 2025 winners who turned pitches into partnerships, funding, and global growth – and find out how you can follow in their footsteps at LEAP 2026.
What do startups need to thrive? According to startup expert Kambis Kohansal Vajargah, the answer has three parts: industry-specific mentors, flexible funding, and a strong community. Here's how LEAP 2026 is delivering all three.
Find out how investors will benefit from attending LEAP in Riyadh. Find your next investment, grow your knowledge, and build a powerful network of peer-investors and mentors.
