Riyadh – 15 Rabi' al-Awwal 1447 AH, corresponding to September 7, 2025.

The Agricultural Development Fund took part in the closing events of the second edition of the "Sunbula" startup accelerator in agricultural and food technology, held in the French capital Paris under the theme "From Riyadh to Paris," with the participation of 13 startups from eight countries. The event was attended by the Fund's CEO, Munir bin Fahd Al-Suhli, and the director general of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture's General Department of Entrepreneurship, Dr. Ali Al-Sabhan.

At a Glance

  • Introducing startups and early-stage investments: The events included a ceremony introducing the innovative companies joining the accelerator, and a review of the scale of early-stage investments in these pioneering projects, which focus on offering innovative solutions in sustainable agriculture and food industries.
  • The Fund's role in supporting agricultural entrepreneurship: In his remarks, Al-Suhli affirmed that the Fund serves as a key enabler of entrepreneurial solutions in the agricultural sector, helping to sustain the environment and natural resources and achieve water and food security. He also pointed to the Fund's pivotal role in supporting entrepreneurs through its Innovative Startup Financing Program, which enables them to develop their projects and turn their ideas into sustainable economic opportunities.
  • International meetings and partnerships: The closing events included meetings between the Fund's CEO and the founders of the startups, in addition to meetings with officials from institutes and companies specializing in the environment, innovation, and entrepreneurship support in France, alongside a meeting with several international funding bodies specializing in the food and agriculture industries.
  • Empowering startups and driving growth: These meetings aim to empower the startups that joined the accelerator and boost their chances of expanding globally, by learning about different business environments and exploring cooperation and investment opportunities in agricultural and environmental sustainability solutions, helping support innovation and entrepreneurship in the Kingdom in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.