The Entrepreneurship Association is a scholarly organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial culture within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Originating from an initiative led by experts from King Saud University, it aspires to become the premier academic reference point across diverse entrepreneurial domains, enhancing the professional and research landscape to bolster university and institutional endeavors.
In 2008, the Council of King Saud University endorsed the formation of the Saudi Entrepreneurship Association, a scholarly organization focused on entrepreneurship within Saudi Arabia. Professor Dr. Ahmed bin Abdul Rahman Al-Shamimari leads its inaugural board of directors. The conception of this association emerged in response to the global academic trend over the past decade, which increasingly supports entrepreneurship concepts and contemporary applied education, facilitating the transition to knowledge-based economies in higher education.
The Saudi Entrepreneurship Association endeavors to foster collaboration among experts, researchers, and practitioners across various domains to optimize the utilization of this knowledge. Both locally and internationally, its efforts are dedicated to the betterment of society, advocating for entrepreneurial activities and practices, while also championing a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence. Its primary objectives include:
The Entrepreneurship Association endeavors to nurture and advance entrepreneurial thinking while offering opportunities for individuals engaged in entrepreneurship, small businesses, and venture capital to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge within the Kingdom. It aims to facilitate the exchange of scientific research and ideas, as well as to offer guidance and conduct essential studies to enhance performance across various institutions and organizations. The association is committed to achieving a range of objectives, notably: