TDF GROW Apply now for our pre-seed program
About TDF Grow
KSA’s Tourism Development Fund has set up TDF Grow to promote the startup ecosystem in the tourism sector. TDF Grow’s vision is to drive innovation, nurture talent, and provide entrepreneurs with the right tools and community to build world-class businesses in the Kingdom.
Our Aim
To enable founders to build homegrown enterprises in the tourism sector by providing access to value-added services, a capital ecosystem, a network of partners, and a vibrant community of highly skilled talent.
What We Do
TDF Grow connects founders with leading local and international entities in public and private sectors to drive economic impact and commercial opportunities for startups.
Our vibrant community of startups, investors, government, and corporate partners ensures the availability of investment, commercial activities, and incentives from the public and private sectors.
How We Do It
TDF Grow provides non-financial services across a range of programs, services, and events to support startups and to strengthen their business by providing direct access to the market.
We are also building an innovative collaboration workspace in Riyadh to support the development of a tourism industry that supports partnerships and collaboration across the spectrum.
Pre-Seed Program
TDF Grow’s pre-seed program introduces an opportunity for entrepreneurs in the tourism industry to learn about the latest industry trends and enable them to conceptualize, navigate and validate their business relevance in the market.
The program is designed by an internationally renowned professor and serial entrepreneur. It will be offered free of charge and will be over a duration of 12 weeks in which entrepreneurs will be able to comprehensively learn the full cycle of the tourism business following the entrepreneurship principles of MIT. To apply, kindly fill the application. Applications are open until November 15th.
Program Structure:
1
Who is your customer?
2
What can you do for your customer?
3
How do you acquire your customer?
4
How do you make money off of your products?
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How to design and build your product?
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How do you scale your business?