Evonik supports innovation at GESALO digital start-up pitch event
With commitment to supporting innovation across the world, Evonik participates at the Digital Star!up Pitch Event on October 28th, 2020 organized by German - Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO).
“The number of start-ups is growing at a faster rate than ever before and entrepreneurship has always been a key driver in the Saudi economy. This is why we decided to be a part of the event hence supporting the start-up community in the region with our own business expertise” said Dr. Hendrik Schoenfelder, Regional President of Evonik Middle East & Africa.
Participants at the Digital Star!up Pitch will have the opportunity to increase visibility and make their project known, presenting it to a public audience as well as an exclusive jury made up of experts and major players in the relevant sectors, which may decide to support the realization and growth of the business idea.
The event is dedicated to Saudi and Bahraini based start-ups and businesses with innovative projects or ideas in the fields of InsurTech, Healthcare, Mobility, Logistics, IoT, Liveability/Smart.
Company information
Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. The company is active in more than 100 countries around the world and generated sales of €13.1 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of €2.15 billion in 2019. Evonik goes far beyond chemistry to create innovative, profitable and sustainable solutions for customers. More than 32,000 employees work together for a common purpose: We want to improve life, today and tomorrow.
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