Riyadh, May (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 29 مايو 2025ء) This edition achieved record-breaking figures, including the delivery of over 148 workshops, the participation of more than 190 entrepreneurs, more than 7,000 hours of hands-on training and more than 3,500 hours of specialized consultancy. The program drew on the expertise of local and international professionals representing more than 50 institutions, resulting in promising success stories and emerging startups.
The sixth edition continued the commission’s efforts to provide a fully integrated empowerment environment, culminating in practical, investment-ready projects. The program concluded with live showcases in front of investors, experts, and stakeholders in the food sector.
The commission affirmed that the incubator is a strategic initiative aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, as it empowers national talent, fosters innovation within the creative industries, contributes to economic diversification, and enhances the Kingdom’s global standing in the culinary arts. Through this and other pioneering programs, the commission continues to build a sustainable ecosystem that advances culinary arts as an attractive career path and a vital driver of the Kingdom’s creative economy.
Kawn serves as a platform that supports entrepreneurs in transforming their culinary passion into innovative ventures aligned with Saudi Arabia’s cultural and economic transformation. Since its inception, the incubator has enabled talent development and concept growth into scalable business models. It also provided practical exposure through initiatives such as the cooking Challenge and the Kawn Lab, allowing participants to test their ideas directly with the public and convert them into viable, expandable concepts.
