Venture X 2026

Organized by the College of Computer and Information Sciences at King Saud University in collaboration with TechStrike, Venture X is a competitive tech challenge designed to connect creative students with real-world industry problems. The challenge provides an enriching competitive environment where student teams leverage expert mentorship to transform ideas into practical, market-ready digital solutions. Participating teams compete across three core tracks—Cloud Computing & Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence & Data, and Open Banking & Fintech. with rewards including cash prizes, internship opportunities, and potential paths to employment.