The Entrepreneurship Association is a scholarly organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial culture within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Originating from an initiative led by experts from King Saud University, it aspires to become the premier academic reference point across diverse entrepreneurial domains, enhancing the professional and research landscape to bolster university and institutional endeavors.

About Saudi Entrepreneurship Association

In 2008, the Council of King Saud University endorsed the formation of the Saudi Entrepreneurship Association, a scholarly organization focused on entrepreneurship within Saudi Arabia. Professor Dr. Ahmed bin Abdul Rahman Al-Shamimari leads its inaugural board of directors.  The conception of this association emerged in response to the global academic trend over the past decade, which increasingly supports entrepreneurship concepts and contemporary applied education, facilitating the transition to knowledge-based economies in higher education.

Saudi Entrepreneurship Association Objectives

The Saudi Entrepreneurship Association endeavors to foster collaboration among experts, researchers, and practitioners across various domains to optimize the utilization of this knowledge. Both locally and internationally, its efforts are dedicated to the betterment of society, advocating for entrepreneurial activities and practices, while also championing a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence. Its primary objectives include:

  • Enhance the practical application approach in university education and facilitate the transition towards productive, hands-on programs.
  • Promote creativity and innovation in business that aligns with development needs.
  • Contribute to the preparation of an exceptional generation of future entrepreneurs.
  • Promote self-employment among community members and foster an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Facilitate scholarly exchange among association members and strengthen collaboration between universities and society.

Saudi Entrepreneurship Association Services

The Entrepreneurship Association endeavors to nurture and advance entrepreneurial thinking while offering opportunities for individuals engaged in entrepreneurship, small businesses, and venture capital to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge within the Kingdom. It aims to facilitate the exchange of scientific research and ideas, as well as to offer guidance and conduct essential studies to enhance performance across various institutions and organizations. The association is committed to achieving a range of objectives, notably:

  • The Entrepreneurship Association serves as a primary resource for scholarly research and practical insights in entrepreneurship on a national scale.
  • Establish and reinforce an entrepreneurial culture, foster scientific research, promote practical thinking, and serve as a conduit for communication to facilitate ongoing development for the association’s members, community, and national institutions.
  • Offer advisory services in multiple domains relevant to the association’s interests to both governmental and private institutions.
  • Enhance the scientific and professional capabilities of association members and foster knowledge-sharing among specialists in the field.
  • Promote the exchange of scientific research on entrepreneurship and its diverse topics through organizing scientific seminars, conferences, and facilitating scientific visits and lectures.
  • Connect scientific research in entrepreneurship with the requirements of both public and private sectors, acknowledging their demand for practical research. Establish suitable channels of communication to implement research findings in areas that directly impact societal needs.

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