Kuwait Innovation Centre (KIC) and Keeta announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to launch the first edition of Keeta Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (Kee) Project, an entrepreneurship and technology-focused programme designed to develop practical, technology-driven solutions for the food delivery sector. The initiative brings together Keeta’s platform expertise and KIC’s innovation capabilities to support up to 50 local entrepreneurs, startups, and emerging talent, addressing real operational challenges through mentorship and hands-on solution development.
KIC will design and deliver the programme in collaboration with Keeta, engaging participants to build proof-of-concept solutions and scalable business models aligned with the needs of the digital delivery ecosystem. The initiative is launched under the strategic patronage of The National Fund, reflecting a shared national commitment to strengthening Kuwait’s innovation landscape and enabling SME-led growth.
The programme will follow a structured journey, beginning with an open registration phase and community outreach, followed by participant selection, an intensive three-day bootcamp, and a final Pitching Demo Day and Award Ceremony. Throughout the programme, participants will receive mentorship and training across artificial intelligence, digital product development, design thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship, while gaining exposure to real insights from the food delivery sector.
Winning teams will be recognised during the final ceremony and awarded cash prizes, with top solutions eligible for potential future collaboration and implementation opportunities with Keeta.
Mohammad Salah Alrefaei, Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Innovation Centre, said: “This collaboration reflects KIC’s commitment to enabling innovation that is practical, relevant, and aligned with market needs. By joining forces with Keeta, we are creating a platform where local talent can translate ideas into solutions that contribute to Kuwait’s digital economy.”
Max Qui, General Manager at Keeta, said: “The Keeta Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (Kee) Programme reflects a meaningful collaboration with Kuwait Innovation Centre, whose leadership and deep understanding of the local innovation landscape create the right environment for emerging talent to work on real challenges, while Keeta contributes its industry experience and operational insights to help translate ideas into solutions with practical value.”
The programme will officially launch later this month, with the final pitching and awarding ceremony scheduled for the end of December 2025. Further details will be announced through Kuwait Innovation Centre’s official channels.
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