Co-founder

We’re calling on ambitious entrepreneurs, product thinkers, designers, and tech innovators to apply for a Co-Founder role in one of the most exciting venture creation events of the year: the AwqafInTech Hackathon.

This is your chance to co-found a fintech venture that transforms the future of Awqaf, finance, and impact-driven investment — all under the official patronage of the Governor of the General Authority for Awqaf.

As a selected Co-Founder, you’ll:

• Join a curated startup team formed during the hackathon
• Lead or co-lead product ideation, strategy, and execution
• Shape the business model and validate real problems in the Awqaf and fintech space
• Build and demo a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in 48 hours
• Pitch your venture to a jury of investors, Awqaf leaders, and ecosystem partners
• Compete for prizes, incubation opportunities, and potential investment by NEO VENTURES

We welcome diverse profiles, including:

• Founders & Hustlers with a passion for launching scalable ventures
• Product Builders who understand user needs and can lead validation
• Developers & AI Engineers ready to build real-time solutions
• UX/UI Designers who can prototype elegant, user-centric platforms
• Finance & Legal Innovators who can rethink Islamic finance and Awqaf models

Bonus if you have experience in fintech, impact startups, Islamic finance, or SaaS platforms.

• Get matched with top-tier co-founders, mentors, and advisors
• Build a real product with support from innovation experts
• Receive post-hackathon support, funding opportunities, and access to NEO’s Venture Studio
• Be at the forefront of fintech innovation serving ethical and sustainable development