The MEWA Regulatory Sandbox

Empowering Innovation and Innovators in the Environment, Water and Agriculture Sectors

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About the MEWA Regulatory Sandbox

The MEWA Regulatory Sandbox is a tool to enable faster deployment of innovative technologies within the environment, water, and agriculture (EWA) sector through bridging the gap between regulators and innovators

Objectives of the MEWA Regulatory Sandbox
Address regulatory barriers facing innovators
Enable a regulatory environment adaptive to innovation trends & disruptions
Eligibility
Who should apply?
Tech Startups
Small and Medium Enterprises
Established Companies
Government Programs
Eligibility Criteria

The MEWA Regulatory Sandbox welcomes all innovators that meet the following criteria

Innovative Solutions

Innovative solutions in the environment, water, and agriculture sectors that are not yet deployed in KSA

Relevance to Sectoral Objectives

Solutions that address key sectoral needs in KSA aligned with sectoral focus areas

Economic and Social Contribution

Solutions that offer clear economic and social contributions to the KSA economy

Consumer Benefit

Solutions that deliver consumer benefits such as improved access to products, enhanced affordability, etc

Clarity on Regulatory Barriers

Innovators that have clear and defined regulatory barriers applicable to the MEWA regulatory sandbox

Solutions Readiness

Mature solutions that are fully developed and ready for deployment

Process

The MEWA Regulatory Sandbox follows a streamlined process that guides innovation from application to deployment

Application

Innovators submit proposals detailing their solution, objectives, and the regulatory challenges they aim to address

Evaluation

Eligible applications undergo a thorough evaluation to assess alignment with sandbox criteria and objectives

Testing

If required, innovators are expected to trial their solutions in a controlled environment with regulatory oversight

Completion

Following evaluation and testing, necessary regulatory actions are undertaken to support solution deployment

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Dive into sector-specific innovation initiatives and see how the sandbox is transforming the EWA sectors

Environment

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Water

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Agriculture

Apply here for Agriculture Sandbox

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Apply before June 30, 2025
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