About us
As the growth engine behind TONOMUS, TONOMUS Venture Studio builds ventures focused on the cognitive ecosystem. We guide pre-seed and seed entrepreneurs, innovators, and companies working in connectivity, computing capability, and AI, with a passion for disruptive sustainability as the foundation of it all. Our mission is to help dream up what’s next—and make sure it becomes reality.
Our services
Achieving a future that works for all of us will take more than just an incubator. It will take proven startup methodology, experienced innovators and experts, and a vision for launching the next generation of startups and entrepreneurs. Our unique, holistic approach to venture building leverages a range of services, including:
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Venture competitions
TONOMUS Venture Competitions are a conduit for channeling innovative concepts, emerging startups, and potential leaders into the TONOMUS Venture Studio. Once an idea is accepted into the Studio, our experts and methodology help develop it further. New venture teams work alongside our venture builders to validate the idea at NEOM and prepare to export it to the world.
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Entrepreneur Institute
TONOMUS Entrepreneur Institute is a connected community of changemakers and thought leaders dedicated to building entrepreneurial capability in KSA and the GCC. Through free networking events, in-person and virtual workshops, and thought leadership, we give participants the chance to learn from notable speakers and instructors, hone their skills, and engage with other innovators.
Our responsibility
Innovation—and innovators—have the power to accelerate positive outcomes for the planet and humanity. We build purpose-driven companies whose solutions are net-positive in their sustainability impact, are conscious of their environmental and social outcomes, and promote responsible governance.
Frequently asked questions
TONOMUS Venture Studio looks for growth-oriented entrepreneurs and startups with the potential to make a significant global impact. We aim to ensure that all ventures address genuine customer pain points, leverage cutting-edge cognitive technologies, demonstrate substantial financial potential, offer a step change in innovation for NEOM and the region, and operate sustainably and responsibly. We also seek to address a broad range of critical issues, including sustainability, climate change, responsible AI, health and well-being, and sustainable food systems.
TONOMUS Venture Studio primarily specializes in guiding entrepreneurs and ventures in the early phases, from ideation to early-stage startup (typically seed and pre-seed). We encourage entrepreneurs to reach out and explore potential collaboration opportunities, allowing us to assess whether our support meets their needs.
We hand-pick and work directly with our ventures, helping develop venture teams and even assuming co-founder roles as needed, while spending considerable effort on customer development. We are a team of successful serial entrepreneurs, top-tier VCs, subject matter experts, and C-suite executives who have invested years in developing a teachable, repeatable, and scalable startup methodology to drive exponential growth and entrepreneurial capability. This intensive, hands-on approach ensures ventures are treated with the focus they need and enhances their prospects for market success.
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