Connect Initiative
The initiative aims to support local tech SMEs by qualifying them to meet the requirements of large tech projects, and assist large tech companies in dealing with local Tech SMEs.


TARGETED SEGMENTS

Local tech SMEs

Large technology companies
INITIATIVE GOALS

To enhance the capabilities of micro, small, medium-sized tech companies to become a qualified service provider.

To increase the participation of micro, small and medium-sized tech companies in public and private sector projects.

Increase the productivity of tech SMEs and their contribution to the local content.
INITIATIVE Services
Tech SMEs Qualification Program
The service provides various types of training for four main pillars: operational excellence, financial literacy, customer management, policies and procedures to ensure the qualification of local tech service providers.
Proof of Capability Cost Subsid
Support is provided to cover a portion of the material costs for proof of capability to demonstrate the quality of local tech SMEs.
Supplier Development Programs in Large Technology Companies
Working with Large technology companies’ case by case to develop / enhance the supplier development function based on the main elements of supplier development manual.
Local SMEs Suppliers Database
Providing a database of existing Local Tech SMEs to help Large Tech Companies find suitable Local Tech SMEs to work in their projects.
Golden List of Top Local SMEs Suppliers
A list is provided of all reliable and recognized local small and medium-sized technology companies by the initiative.
INITIATIVE PARTNERS


