The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) launched the second edition of the IoT Challenge for 2022 in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at), with prizes of up to SAR 1 million.
The challenge attracted more than 800 ideas, of which ten innovative ideas won across environment, industry, tourism and transport.
The winners were honored at a ceremony held at CST headquarters in Riyadh, attended by H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Altamimi, Governor of CST, and Mr. Sami bin Ibrahim Alhussaini, Governor of Monsha'at.
Prizes were awarded in three tiers: Diamond, worth SAR 150,000 per team, won by “My Farm” and “Salem”; Gold, worth SAR 100,000, for four teams; and Silver, worth SAR 75,000, for four teams.
The challenge aims to enable entrepreneurs to design smart solutions and innovative products built on IoT technologies, raise awareness of IoT, and grow the number of local companies in the Saudi market.
Winning Innovation Areas
Start Date
2/1/2023
End Date
2/1/2023
Hijri Date
09/06/1444 AH
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