SYHF 2026
Finalists
Selected teams advance to the on-ground exhibition, where they present at assigned booths to the judging panel.
SYHF 2026 · Award
The IMPACT Award
Where Impact is Recognised
A national recognition award celebrating youth-led initiatives and organisations making a tangible difference in the healthcare sector of Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
Applications: 25 Oct – 12 Nov 2026
- Ages
- 15–30
- Applications
- 25 Oct – 12 Nov
- Exhibition
- 27–29 Nov
- Winners announced
- 29 Nov
Overview
Impact that can be seen and measured
The Impact Award is a national recognition award celebrating youth-led initiatives and organizations making a tangible difference in Saudi Arabia’s and the GCC’s healthcare sector.
The Impact Award aims to
- Recognise and empower youth-led initiatives.
- Connect innovators with sponsors and partners that can help scale their work.
- Offer a platform where participants present to experts and decision-makers.
The winner
The Impact Award carries a single, prestigious distinction, awarded to the initiative judged to have made the most outstanding contribution to the healthcare sector.
Who can enter
Young people, real initiatives
The award is open to every kind of youth-led work in the health sector in Saudi Arabia and the GCC. The applicant, who is the founder or official representative, must be aged 15 to 30 and can apply with a National ID, an Iqama or a passport. Each submission is represented by one to three official representatives only, and organisations and initiatives must have been established within the last 3 years.
Timeline and phases
From application to the Closing Ceremony
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Phase 1
25 Oct – 12 Nov 2026
Registration & submission
Complete the online application and upload your pitch deck.
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Phase 2
13 Nov – 18 Nov 2026
Remote screening
Submissions are evaluated remotely.
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Phase 3
19 Nov 2026
Finals nomination
Finalists are selected for the exhibition and notified by email.
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Phase 4
27 Nov – 29 Nov 2026
On-ground exhibition
Finalists present at their booths in the Exhibition Area.
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Phase 5
Sunday 29 Nov · 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Winner announcement
The winner is announced at the Closing Ceremony.
On-ground agenda
Friday 27 Nov
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Impact Award booths
Active presentations & judging
Location: Exhibition Area
Saturday 28 Nov
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Impact Award booths
Active presentations & judging
Location: Exhibition Area
Sunday 29 Nov
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Closing Ceremony
Winners announced
Location: Stage
What to submit
One online application, four parts
Your organisation
- Organisation name and type
- Year established
- Current stage
- Operating model
- City of the organisation’s operations
- Website and social media accounts
Founder or official representative
- Full name and date of birth
- National ID, Iqama or passport number
- University or institution and major or field
- Email address and phone number
- Up to two more official representatives
Your initiative
- Problem: the healthcare challenge your organization addresses
- Solution: your product or service and how it works
- Impact & traction: KPIs, partnerships, measurable outcomes and projected impact
- Target beneficiaries and customers within the healthcare ecosystem
- Alignment with Saudi healthcare priorities and Vision 2030
- Growth, scalability and sustainability plan: business model, expansion strategy and long-term viability
Attachments
- Pitch deck (PDF): required
- 2-minute video presentation (MP4 or a Drive link): required
- Supporting documents: optional but recommended. For example commercial registration, reports, prototypes, photos, and proof of traction and impact
The pitch deck
Use the official deck template
Your pitch deck is required and must be a PDF. The official template has seven sections, in this order. Add your logo and your organisation, representative and contact details on the cover slide.
Challenge
- Define the healthcare challenge your organization addresses
Solution
- Describe your startup and the product or service it offers
- Explain how the solution works
- Show what makes it different
Impact & traction
- Share measurable outcomes and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Include partnerships, or projections
- Add testimonials or evidence of traction and impact, if available
Target beneficiaries & customers
- Identify your primary users, customers, or stakeholders
- Describe the market or segment your organization serves
- Explain whose needs your startup addresses
Growth, scalability & sustainability
- Explain your expansion strategy and growth potential
- Describe how your organization will remain viable long term
- Include your business model (revenue or funding)
Alignment with Saudi healthcare priorities
- Explain the contribution to Saudi Vision 2030
- Highlight relevance to digital transformation or operational efficiency, where applicable
Team
- Introduce the team structure
- List key roles and relevant expertise
- Explain how the team can deliver your vision
Evaluation and judging
Screened remotely, judged in person
Your written submission and attachments are evaluated remotely first. The finalists then present at assigned booths to a distinguished panel of judges and industry leaders, and judging happens live at the exhibition.
What you gain
Recognition, and the right people
A single, prestigious distinction
Awarded to the initiative with the most outstanding contribution to the healthcare sector.
Sponsors and institutions
A route to connect with those who can help scale your work.
Experts and decision-makers
A professional platform to present to a distinguished panel of judges and industry leaders.
A national stage
Your initiative shown at the Saudi Youth Healthcare Forum exhibition in Jeddah.
Apply now
Ready to put your impact on the stage?
Prepare your pitch deck with the template, then apply. Applications run from 25 October to 12 November 2026. It takes one sitting, and entry is free.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Who can apply?
Any youth-led organisation or initiative in the health sector, whatever its type, with a founder or official representative aged 15 to 30.
Which ID can I use?
A National ID, an Iqama or a passport. GCC nationals and other nationalities can apply with a passport.
Do I need a registered company?
No. Startups, social enterprises, non-profits, campaigns, university and community groups, research-driven work and individual initiatives can all enter. Commercial registration is listed as an optional supporting document.
What is required to apply?
The online application, a pitch deck in PDF format and a 2-minute video presentation (an MP4 file or a Drive link). The video is mandatory. Supporting documents are optional.
Is the 2-minute video required?
Yes. A 2-minute video presentation is mandatory. Upload it as an MP4 file or share a Drive link.
Can more than one person represent the initiative?
Yes. Each submission is represented by one to three official representatives only. The main applicant is required; you can add up to two more on the application.
How old can the organisation or initiative be?
The organisation or initiative must have been established within the last 3 years. In 2026, the year established must be 2023 or later.
How are finalists selected?
Finalists are selected after the remote screening and invited to present in person at the exhibition. Finalists must attend the exhibition; absence may result in disqualification.
Is there a pitch deck template?
Yes. Download the official template from the pitch deck section on this page, fill in its seven sections and submit it as a PDF.
When do I find out if I am a finalist?
Finalists are announced on 19 November 2026, after the remote screening (13–18 November), and every applicant is notified by email.
Where is the exhibition?
In the Exhibition Area, from 27 to 29 November 2026.
When is the winner announced?
At the Closing Ceremony on Sunday 29 November, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
