About the Center
Al-Baha Municipality established
the (Balady Innovation Center) in the fields of entrepreneurship related to
municipal work, leveraging the latest trends and modern technologies and
providing the necessary resources. The Balady Innovation Center will act as a
catalyst for innovation and creativity, encouraging and guiding
entrepreneurship in various fields of municipal work. This will contribute to
sustainable development and quality of life by providing a platform for
collaboration, research and development, and promoting a culture of innovation.
The center will also contribute to achieving the municipality’s targets, the
growth of cities in the region, and enhancing their competitiveness.
Vision and Mission
Vision: To be
the leaders in transforming creative ideas into tangible reality in municipal
services, contributing to building a prosperous and sustainable society in the
Al-Baha region.
Mission: We are committed to supporting
entrepreneurs and innovators, guiding their ideas and projects to serve the
municipal sector, and helping them access the knowledge and tools necessary to
turn their ideas into successful projects that contribute to the development of
the cities in Al-Baha region.
Objective
The center aims to promote
a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity in municipal work and
employ it to achieve various targets and indicators in municipal performance,
according to the following goals:
Strategic Goals:
1. Promote a culture of innovation: Spread the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in
the municipal sector, and encourage individuals and institutions to present
innovative solutions to the challenges facing municipal services.
2. Support
entrepreneurs: Provide
necessary support to entrepreneurs and innovators in the municipal sector by
facilitating access to training programs, incubators, mentorship, and funding.
3. Develop innovative solutions: Develop innovative solutions to improve municipal services and
operations, increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance services
in cities, thereby raising the quality of life.
4. Build strategic partnerships: Build strong partnerships with the private sector,
universities, government entities, non-profit organizations, and the community
to foster innovation and creativity in the municipal sector.
5. Measure impact: Develop
a system to measure the social and economic impact of the center’s projects,
initiatives, and outputs, and evaluate the extent to which the defined goals
are achieved.
Target Groups:
1. Entrepreneurs and innovators in the municipal
sector: Including individuals
and startups working or intending to work in municipal services such as waste
management, cleanliness, afforestation, maintenance, visual distortion
treatment, municipal volunteering, and others.
2. Small and medium enterprises: Including companies working with the municipal sector that
seek to develop new products or services related to municipal work.
3. Various community segments: Including individuals and groups interested in
participating in the development of municipal services and presenting creative
suggestions and solutions.
4. Educational institutions: Including
universities, schools, and research centers aiming to enhance innovation and
creativity in municipal services through student and research projects.
5. Relevant government entities: Including other government entities that can benefit from
the center’s services or contribute to supporting its activities.
Events and Activities:
1. The First Balady Innovation
Forum and Hackathon in Al-Baha Region:
The Al-Baha Municipality is
organizing “The First Balady Innovation Forum and Hackathon in
Entrepreneurship” in the Al-Baha region. It is a strategic initiative aimed at
enhancing municipal development and the urban economy. The forum and hackathon
target entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, students, experts, government
agencies, and the private sector interested in developing innovative solutions
to the proposed challenges. These fall under main themes such as innovation in
basic services, entrepreneurship, smart cities, and technology. The
accompanying hackathon includes specific challenges and opportunities for
participants to develop practical and applicable solutions.
According to the proposed schedule of
hackathon events (Appendix B), the registration period begins on 25/05/2025 and
the events continue until the results announcement in July 2025. This
initiative is expected to produce significant outcomes, including the
generation of promising entrepreneurial projects, strengthening partnerships,
and providing innovative solutions that contribute to achieving sustainable
development goals and enhancing the urban economy in Al-Baha, in alignment with
Saudi Vision 2030.