who will break through the wall program

Meta-GEDS Initiative for Innovation and Startups


Who will  Break Through the Wall Program

is a flagship strategic initiative of Meta-GEDS, launched in response to the accelerating global transformations across education, technology, and artificial intelligence, and grounded in the belief that innovation and entrepreneurship are essential drivers of lasting societal impact.The program is designed to empower bold ideas and high-potential startups to overcome the traditional barriers separating research from application, and innovation from market adoption. It offers an integrated environment that brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, investors, and decision-makers on a single, collaborative platform


.Program VisionTo establish a dynamic innovation ecosystem capable of transforming promising educational and technology-driven ideas into executable, scalable, and investable solutions, contributing to the advancement of education systems, the growth of the knowledge economy, and the creation of a more sustainable future.


Program MissionTo support and enable creative projects and startups in breaking through conventional boundaries and accelerating their transition from concept to tangible market impact, by facilitating direct engagement with investors, experts, and strategic partners.


Focus Areas

  • The Break Through the Wall Program focuses on projects and initiatives operating across the following domains:
  • Education and future learning models
  • Educational Technology (EdTech)
  • Artificial intelligence and its applications in education
  • Innovative digital solutions and community-focused services
  • Applied research with scalable, real-world impact

Program StructureThe program is delivered as part of the Meta-GEDS Exhibition, spanning three dedicated days, during which participants are offered:

  • A dedicated exhibition space to showcase their projects, alongside leading global and regional startups
  • The opportunity to deliver a live pitch before a specialized jury
  • Direct meetings with investors, industry experts, and experienced entrepreneurs
  • Media exposure and opportunities to establish strategic partnerships
  • Engagement with key stakeholders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia across education, technology, and investment sectors

Each participating team is required to deliver a pitch presentation of no more than five minutes, outlining:

  • The project concept
  • The problem being addressed
  • The proposed solution
  • The business model and anticipated impact
  • Meta-GEDS Award for Creativity and Startups 2026

At the conclusion of the program, the Mta-GEDS Award for Creativity and Startups will be presented to the top three participating projects, selected based on innovation, impact, scalability, and market readiness.Awards :  


  1 -🥇 First Place: USD 1,500            2-🥈 Second Place: USD 1,000

In addition, award recipients will receive:

  • Official Meta-GEDS medals
  • Direct investment opportunities and closed-door meetings with investors
  • Automatic nomination for participation in the subsequent edition
  • Priority access to Saudi market enablement and acceleration programs

Participation Requirements

📅 Application Deadline: April 15, 2026             📍 Exhibition Dates: May 7–9, 2026


 Register  here   https://www.ges-platform.com/startup-competition