For SME Enablement
Development, Enablement, Sustainable Impact
An initiative to enable entrepreneurship in the Soudah Peaks destination
The Qimam Challenge is an initiative to identify, develop and support entrepreneurs, idea owners and small and medium enterprises within the Soudah Peaks project area, through an integrated journey spanning idea development, business-model validation, training, mentorship and hands-on enablement support.
The program reflects Soudah Development’s commitment to building a luxury mountain destination with an immersive cultural experience — by empowering the local community, building entrepreneurial capability and enabling sustainable economic opportunities.
Who is the program for?
The program is designed for two primary groups within the Soudah Peaks project area, per the approved eligibility terms and criteria
Program Registration Terms
Before applying, make sure you meet the approved core terms and criteria for joining the program
Basic Requirements
The applicant must be a member of the local community, at least 18 years old, and not an employee of the organising or partner entities.
The Idea or Project
An original and innovative idea owned by the applicant, falling under one of the three tracks, addressing a genuine need and capable of becoming a sustainable enterprise.
The Team
A team of 2 to 5 members with one leader; individual applications are permitted provided the applicant joins a team before the hackathon begins.
Commitment
Full attendance of the enablement phase and the hackathon days, readiness to join the four-month enablement camp, and adherence to the program’s values.
Registration and Evaluation
Complete the registration form in full before the deadline.
To read the full terms and conditions, click here
What does the program give you?
The program is not limited to cash prizes — it builds your ability to turn an idea into sustainable economic impact
Program Phases
Five phases take your idea from application to enablement and development
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1. Application and Selection
Applications are submitted through the online form, then screened against the approved eligibility and evaluation criteria for the selected track
Program Tracks
The program focuses on three tracks linked to the needs of the Soudah Peaks project and the local community
The Challenge Phase
Intensive days where participants turn ideas into working prototypes with expert guidance
Defining the problem and forming teams; mentorship sessions with experts and building the initial prototype for each idea
Developing the idea and testing solutions with users; developing the business model and financial plan for the project
Projects presented to the judging panel, the closing ceremony and the announcement of the winning teams
Winners’ Awards
Cash awards as seed funding to support and develop the project, alongside bootcamps, training courses and introductions to investors, go to the top three teams in the idea-owners category and the top three teams in the project-owners category.
Idea Owners
Third Place
First Place
Second Place
Project Owners
Third Place
First Place