Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced it has launched a new Industrial Entrepreneurship Program in partnership with PepsiCo to support entrepreneurs seeking to establish and expand industrial ventures in the Kingdom.

As per the Ministry’s press release, this initiative aims to help transform innovative ideas into value-added manufacturing projects while advancing the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Industrial Strategy. The three-week program will provide participants with training, mentoring, field visits to industrial facilities, and opportunities to engage with private-sector partners.

The program is organized around three tracks focused on entrepreneurial skills development, product and market expansion, and business sustainability. It is designed to support both aspiring entrepreneurs and existing industrial businesses looking to overcome operational challenges and scale their operations.

The ministry said the initiative reflects its ongoing efforts to strengthen the industrial entrepreneurship ecosystem, encourage private-sector participation, and enhance the competitiveness of Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing sector. PepsiCo, which operates seven manufacturing facilities in the Kingdom, will contribute industry expertise and practical insights to support participating entrepreneurs.