Government-funded business delegation

Saudi Arabia: Business opportunities in biotechnology, analytics & laboratory technology

Five days for German companies: in-depth market insights, relevant contacts and individually prepared meetings with potential partners and decision-makers in Riyadh and Jeddah.

Registration closed
Riyadh skyline with the Kingdom Centre at sunset
Riyadh · Saudi Arabia
Travel dates28 November–2 December 2026
LocationsRiyadh & Jeddah
ParticipantsUp to 12 companies
Registration statusRegistration closed

Saudi Arabia: Market & business opportunities.

Saudi Arabia is one of the Middle East’s most important growth markets. Under Vision 2030, the Kingdom is investing extensively in economic diversification, modern healthcare, research and development.

Demand is rising for high-quality analytical, biotechnology and laboratory solutions – from medical diagnostics and industrial analytics to environmental testing, biotechnology applications and automated laboratory processes.

The expansion of modern hospitals, research centres and laboratory facilities creates tangible market-entry and long-term partnership opportunities for German technology providers, specialist service companies and suppliers.

Target group

Who is this delegation for?

The delegation is aimed at German providers considering concrete expansion steps in Saudi Arabia, seeking partners or looking to grow their existing activities in the market.

Laboratory & diagnostic systemsMedical and molecular diagnostics
Analytics & quality controlIndustry, environment and food
Biotechnology & cell cultureResearch and biopharmaceutical applications
Laboratory automationAutomated processes and robotics
ConsumablesReagents, components and laboratory equipment
Digital laboratory solutionsData management, connectivity and software

Your benefits as a participant.

In-depth preparation, direct access and a programme consistently focused on tangible business opportunities.

01

Individual B2B meetings

Carefully prepared meetings with potential customers, partners and decision-makers.

02

First-hand market insight

Briefings on the sector, regulation, and the legal and economic framework.

03

Visibility in the target market

Present your solutions to a selected professional audience.

04

Access to companies and projects

Company, site and project visits tailored to the participants’ profiles.

05

Relevant network

Exchange with decision-makers from healthcare, research and industry.

06

End-to-end support

Organisation, matchmaking and follow-up by AHK Saudi Arabia and Globalia Connect.

Preliminary programme

Five days to advance your market entry.

Market knowledge, visibility and tangible business contacts.
From Riyadh to Jeddah.

Sat · 28 Nov

Arrival & opening

Individual arrival in Riyadh, followed by a joint dinner and introductions.

Sun · 29 Nov

Country briefing

Market overview and meetings with relevant public-sector stakeholders.

Mon · 30 Nov

Presentations & networking

Company presentations and exchange with industry professionals and multipliers.

Tue · 1 Dec

B2B meetings & company visits

Individual meetings in Riyadh and onward travel to Jeddah.

Wed · 2 Dec

Meetings & conclusion

B2B meetings as well as company and government visits in Jeddah.

A preparatory webinar provides market and project information as well as organisational guidance ahead of the trip. The final programme will be tailored to the composition of the delegation.

Participation & documents

Publicly funded with transparent fees.

Participation fee by company size

Annual turnover below €2 million
and fewer than 10 employees
250 €
Annual turnover below €150 million
and fewer than 750 employees
850 €
Annual turnover of €150 million or more
or 750 employees or more
1.500 €

All amounts are net and subject to statutory VAT. Participants cover their own travel, accommodation and meal expenses. The individual consulting services are certified in accordance with the EU de minimis regulation.

Registration closedAll funded places on this business delegation have been allocated.

Commissioning body & project partners

Strong partners for your market access.

Commissioned by

Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy Mittelstand Global market development programme for SMEs Germany Trade and Invest

Project delivery

Globalia Connect AHK Saudi Arabia – GESALO

Industry partners

SPECTARIS Medical Valley German Health Alliance

Your contact & project lead

Interested in the Saudi market?

I will be happy to answer your questions about the project, the target group and further market-development opportunities in Saudi Arabia.

Valeria Frattesi

Managing Director · Globalia Connect