SHAPING THE NEXT INDUSTRIAL FRONTIER
PITCH. CONNECT. GROW.
1Tank is the flagship startup pitching platform by 1trepreneur, designed to connect high-potential startups with investors, government stakeholders, and ecosystem enablers. At WAM Saudi, 1trepreneur will host 1Tank exclusively for exhibiting startups, aligned with the event’s core focus areas.
WAM Saudi is positioned as the region’s leading Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, and Logistics-focused platform, making it an ideal stage for sector-focused investor pitching.
About 1Tank
1Tank has evolved into one of the most recognised startup pitching formats across the GCC and India:
- Launched at GITEX Global, Dubai
- Extended to Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), Sharjah
- Launched in India at Huddle Global, Kerala
- Hosted a dedicated 1Tank edition with Oraseya Capital
- Conducted 2 editions of 1Tank exclusively for student startups
- Announced 1Tank × SEF – 2nd Edition
Through these editions, 1Tank has consistently brought together investors, founder-investors, accelerators, and ecosystem leaders to back scalable startups.
1Tank @ WAM Saudi – Objective
To provide manufacturing, industrial tech, and enterprise-focused startups exhibiting at WAM Saudi a structured opportunity to pitch, gain feedback, build partnerships, and explore investment opportunities in the Saudi market.
Eligibility
Only startups aligned with WAM Saudi’s core themes, including:
- Advanced Manufacturing & Smart Factories
- Industrial AI & Automation
- Robotics & Industry 4.0
- Cybersecurity for Industry
- Cloud & Enterprise Software
- Supply Chain & Logistics Technology
- Energy & Industrial Tech
Programme Structure
- Number of startups selected: 12
- Pitch Format:
○ 5 minutes startup pitch
○ 3 minutes Q&A with investors and ecosystem enablers
- Audience:
○ Sector-focused investors
○ Founder-investors
○ Accelerators and ecosystem leaders
- Startups will be evaluated on market relevance, scalability, and sector alignment
Key Dates
● Announcement & Call for Applications: 1 January
● Last Date to Apply: 20 January
● Shortlisted Startups Announced: 25 January
Value for Startups
● Opportunity to pitch before renowned regional investors
● Direct exposure to sector-specific capital and accelerators
● High-quality feedback from industry-aligned ecosystem enablers
● Visibility within WAM Saudi’s government and enterprise ecosystem
● Strong pathway for Saudi market entry and partnerships
1Tank @ WAM Saudi strengthens the event’s startup engagement by offering a high-quality, sector-focused pitching platform that connects innovation with capital, policy, and enterprise demand. This initiative further reinforces WAM Saudi’s position as a gateway for global industrial and manufacturing innovation.
