Official promotional artwork for FII Innovators Pitch 2026. Source: FII Institute.

FII Institute announced on September 28, 2026 that five startups had been selected for the third FII Innovators Pitch, held with MIT Solve. Chosen from 1,321 applications across 90 countries, they will present to investors at FII10 Investment Day in Riyadh on October 29.

According to the institute, Argentina’s APOLO Biotech develops RNA-based crop protection, while US company iSono Health works on automated breast ultrasound imaging. Poland’s Nevomo develops magnetic propulsion for existing railway infrastructure. India’s Astrek Innovations builds rehabilitation exoskeletons, and US-based Argon Mechatronics develops industrial robots for multiple manufacturing tasks.

The programme offers the selected companies masterclasses, participation in FII10, access to the institute’s investor network and complimentary membership, supporting connections between founders, investors and strategic partners.

FII10 takes place from October 26 to 29 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh under the theme “The Power of Legacy”. Investment Day closes the programme with pitches, roadshows, investor matchmaking and workshops.