Podcasts

This track supports SMEs in projects that publish original podcasts in a specialized field on any topic related to local or Arabic culture and provides awards of up 200,000 Saudi Riyals for each project.

TimeLine

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Registration Opens: December 31, 2023     

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Deadline for Submitting Applications: April 30, 2024

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Winners Announcement: During August, 2024

Podcasts Application Requirements

  • Fulfill the terms and conditions of the program.
  • The applicant must be a Saudi company or institution.
  • Provide a summary of the project and its specialization.
  • Submit a sample video or audio clip of the project (at least one complete episode).
  • Provide a list of episodes – minimum of 10 episodes - with a brief description of each one.
  • The project must be a video podcast.
  • A list of guests who will be interviewed if necessary, and a letter of commitment/agreement from each guest.
  • Samples of previous work.

Evaluation and Selection Criteria

 

After the submission phase ends, Ithra will review the projects to ensure that applications are complete and that they adhere to the program application guidelines specific to each track. Only applications that have passed the initial inspection will be processed. An independent jury will then evaluate the applications and choose the projects that will receive the awards. Please see the evaluation process and criteria for more details.

 

Announcement of Results

The awarded projects and their representatives will be announced on the Ithra website and social media platforms. An email will also be sent to applicants whose projects were not selected.

 

Award Contract

Ithra will draft a contract for the winners to sign after they are selected for the award. The contract will also include start and end dates, award value, budget details, financial requirements, payment schedule, general provisions, implementation method, and amendments, and required reports and project results.

 

Consultations

Subject matter experts and specialists will be appointed as consultants to provide intellectual, creative, and technical support and guidance prior to signing the contract and throughout the project implementation period until final delivery.

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