Boursa Kuwait concludes its gold sponsorship and hosting of LOYAC’s Kontinue Program, ushering in a new cohort of entrepreneurs

Boursa Kuwait concluded its gold sponsorship and hosting of the Kontinue Social Entrepreneurship Program, one of LOYAC’s flagship initiatives dedicated to developing the entrepreneurial skills of aspiring business leaders and startup founders between the ages of 20 and 35.

The fourth edition of the program, which spanned six weeks from November 2 to December 10, delivered a total of 94 training hours and culminated in a graduation ceremony for its participants at the Boursa Kuwait premises on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

“Boursa Kuwait’s sponsorship and hosting of the fourth edition of the Kontinue Entrepreneurship Program reflects our firm commitment to supporting Kuwait’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and empowering youth to transform their innovative ideas into viable, scalable ventures,” said Boursa Kuwait’s Senior Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Mr. Naser Meshari Al-Sanousi. “The program embodies our belief in the importance of investing in human capital and equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and applied skills to navigate market challenges and build sustainable businesses.”

Sessions took place in the inspiring setting of Boursa Kuwait’s state-of-the-art training halls, which served as a dynamic learning environment for participants. Equipped with advanced facilities, the space enabled a wide range of integrated training activities, demonstrating Boursa Kuwait’s commitment to fostering creativity, encouraging interactive learning and empowering participants to maximize the benefits of the program.

“Boursa Kuwait was keen to provide a fully equipped training environment within its premises, supported by the latest technologies and comprehensive technical and logistical support to ensure participants gained the maximum benefit from the program’s content,” Al-Sanousi added.

As part of the program, 24 local entrepreneurs were selected to serve as mentors for each business idea, bringing diverse expertise across key fields such as technology and digital transformation, business strategy and growth, corporate finance and investment, food and beverage branding, healthcare and community empowerment, risk management and startups, youth development and education, operations and procurement, governance standards and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, as well as retail, e-commerce, marketing, and artificial intelligence.

These critical areas of expertise provided participants with the support needed to develop scalable and sustainable business ventures, with mentors offering hands-on guidance and personalized follow-up throughout the various stages of building their projects, in turn helping participants better understand challenges, capitalize on development opportunities and improve the overall quality of their final outputs.

Additionally, the program’s content was developed in collaboration with Babson College, a U.S. academic institution specializing in entrepreneurship and leadership education, to equip participants with the essential knowledge and tools for entrepreneurial success, with a strong focus on developing leadership skills and understanding both the theoretical and practical foundations of launching and managing startups.

The Kontinue Social Entrepreneurship Program focused on enhancing participants’ abilities to identify user needs and build ventures based on effective and sustainable foundations, while gaining a solid understanding of success metrics and business continuity. Featuring interactive workshops led by entrepreneurship experts, the program covered key areas such as idea development, financial planning, team building and strategies for sustainable growth.

“Supporting such impactful initiatives aligns with Boursa Kuwait’s strategy for corporate social responsibility, which places youth empowerment and education at the core of its priorities,” said Al-Sanousi.

He emphasized that the exchange aims to contribute to building a more diverse and sustainable national economy by promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and affirmed that Boursa Kuwait takes pride in sponsoring and hosting this program, recognizing its role in enhancing the quality of training and connecting participants with global best practices in entrepreneurship.

Boursa Kuwait’s sponsorship of the Kontinue Social Entrepreneurship Program marks its second collaboration with LOYAC this year, having sponsored Eco-Quest earlier this year. One of Kuwait’s largest interactive environmental initiatives, the competition aims to instill values of sustainability and foster environmental awareness in school students through hands-on, experiential learning activities that strengthen their connection to the environment.

Boursa Kuwait and LOYAC have a strategic partnership focused on empowering youth and supporting their ambitions in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship, which underscores both parties’ commitment to developing young talent and enhancing their practical and professional skills through impactful initiatives that embody the values of social responsibility and promote long-term positive change in society.

The partnership forms part of Boursa Kuwait’s broader efforts to create meaningful impact within the communities it serves, in line with its corporate sustainability strategy. Aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 4: Quality Education, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals, it reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to implementing initiatives that elevate knowledge, skills and expertise across all segments of society, including market participants and aspiring entrepreneurs.

LOYAC Board Member Mrs. Fareeha Al-Saqaf stated that the Kontinue program reflects the organization’s commitment to supporting purpose-driven entrepreneurship among youth, noting that the program has helped transform innovative ideas into projects with sustainable economic and social impact throughout its tenure.

“LOYAC is dedicated to investing in the potential of youth and empowering them to contribute to community development. The Kontinue Program serves as an integrated platform for skill-building and fostering socially driven entrepreneurial thinking that responds to community needs and supports future development,” she added.