BSF Launches Future Entrepreneurs Bootcamp in Partnership with Social Development Bank

29 July 2026 | 15 Safar 1448 AH

BSF has launched the “Future Entrepreneurs” Bootcamp in partnership with the Social Development Bank (SDB) as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives. The program aims to support entrepreneurs and strengthen the financing readiness of their ventures through BSF’s social responsibility impact portfolio, which was established to support the growth and expansion of emerging enterprises.
The bootcamp attracted strong interest, receiving more than 220 applications from entrepreneurs. Twelve ventures were selected to take part in an intensive three-day program featuring specialized training and advisory sessions, business model reviews, project profile development, and support in completing financing requirements.
The program focuses on strengthening the operational aspects of participating ventures through specialized tracks covering financial technology, logistics technology, real estate technology, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, complemented by advisory sessions delivered by experts and specialists to enhance participants’ readiness to access available financing opportunities.
BSF Chief Executive Officer Bader Hamad Alsalloom said: “This initiative reflects BSF’s commitment to supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem and enabling emerging enterprises to access opportunities that help them grow sustainably. Our partnership with the Social Development Bank represents an effective model of integration between the financial and development sectors in support of the national economy.”
Nasser Al-Bishri, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at the Social Development Bank, said the partnership with BSF reflects a model of integration between the financial and development sectors in maximizing the impact of corporate social responsibility. He noted that SDB has built a portfolio exceeding SAR 360 million and aims to expand it into a SAR 1 billion portfolio supporting entrepreneurial ventures and job creation. He added that the Future Entrepreneurs Bootcamp extends this approach by preparing and enabling emerging companies, connecting them with financing opportunities, and helping turn promising ideas into successful national businesses with sustainable economic impact.
The Future Entrepreneurs Bootcamp builds on the strategic partnership between BSF and SDB and reflects their shared commitment to launching high-impact initiatives that empower entrepreneurs, strengthen the business environment and support sustainable economic development in the Kingdom.
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