Program Format
Hybrid
Program Type
Instructor Paced
Language
Arabic
Enrollment Status
Application Close
Applications open
19 Aug 2025
Application Close
20 Aug 2025
Program Format
Hybrid
Program Type
Instructor Paced
Program Start/End Date
26 Jun 2025 - 30 Jan 2026
Language
Arabic
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Program Introduction

Program Details

Innovation Diwan is a unique program that follows a crowdsourcing model of innovative solutions to solve local challenges faced by our community in the Kingdom. 

The program can be explained in four key phases including challenge selection, bootcamps, pitching, and solution adoption. Throughout this journey, young people are encouraged to apply their thinking and potentially implement it with potential adopters and partners. 

This program was specifically designed to engage Saudi youth in solving the challenges in their community by using their innovation and problem solving capabilities. 

Program Dates:

Virtual Bootcamp: 11 August - August 22, 2024
Physical Bootcamp: September 19 - September 22, 2024
MVP Bootcamp: September 23 - December 14, 2024
Final Ceremony: December 15, 2024

Program Prerequisites

1. Geographic Location:
Must be based in Saudi Arabia.
2. Youth-Focused Impact:
Over 50% of the organization's beneficiaries should be youth.
3. Legal Status:
Registered NPO (e.g. Association, nonprofit company or endowment) or Social Business (e.g. has commercial registration along with social business accreditation).
Program Prerequisites
  • Saudis - and progeny of a Saudi mother.

Program Stages

First Stage

First Stage Ideas Submission

Based on the outcomes of the “Community Challenges” study conducted annually, five main areas are identified and announced through Misk Community Social media platforms.

Online
Feb 2025
Second Stage

Second Stage Bootcamp

This stage provides a rich and unforgettable educational experience through training boot camps held virtually and in person.

In-Person
Feb 2025
Third Stage

Third Stage MVP

This stage was added to ensure the sustainability of the ideas (that become initiatives) impact so that the winning teams could develop the initial model.

Online
Feb 2025

Skills You Will Gain

Volunteering
Creative thinking
Communication skills
Social responsibility
Innovation & Creativity
Teamwork

Program Highlights

1 month duration

The camp starts with choosing challenges and moves through to designing creative solutions for them

Solutions Design Camp

Design solutions for the challenges proposed by young people in cooperation with experts

An expert panel

will be involved in the evaluation of all ideas

Upgrading personal skills

Improve your analytical thinking and creative design skills

Program Achievements

+15k

Innovative ideas

+17

Supporting entities for youth and ideas

Application Process

Sign up to Misk Hub and create your profile

Select this program and click the apply button.

We will review your application criteria and decide if this program is right for you

Successful applicants will receive an email confirming their program enrollment. We will also share more program-specific information and details about your participation

Frequently Asked Question

<p>Saudis or Children of a Saudi parent from&nbsp;<strong>18 and above.</strong></p>

<p>Absolutely, you are able to submit a solution to more than one challenge.</p>

<p>It is recommended to have a team but it is not required.</p>

<p>3 to 4 people</p>

<p>Your commitment is required throughout the program. This, of course, depends upon if your solution is selected to proceed to the next phase.</p>

<p>No</p>
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