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Misk Accelerator

Saudi Arabia's premier youth-focused accelerator, backed by Misk Foundation (HRH MBS). $100K funding, Vision 2030 aligned.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia4 months0% (Zero Equity) equity

211+

Startups Funded

97%

Survival Rate

3,403+

Jobs Created

$608M

Collective Valuation

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Quick Facts

TypeSeed-Stage Accelerator
Duration4 months
Equity0% (Zero Equity)
Cohort Size20 startups
InvestmentN/A
LocationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Total Cohorts3 cohorts
StatusApplications Open

About

Misk Accelerator is the flagship startup program of the Misk Foundation, established by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. It targets Saudi and MENA youth entrepreneurs aged 18–35, providing $100,000 in funding, 6 months of intensive mentorship, and access to Saudi Arabia's largest youth-focused network. The program is aligned with Vision 2030's goal of increasing youth entrepreneurship.

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Key Metrics

Startups213+
Jobs3,430+
ValuationSAR 2.28B
Survival98%
Cohorts10
Years6
Equity0%
Duration12 weeks
Applications500-1,200
Acceptance~1.8%
Per Cohort20
Investments68+
Exits2
Raised$5.5M+
Countries10+
Sectors20+
Locations35+

Growth Over Time

3 cohorts
Misk Accelerator — Cohort 8Misk Accelerator — Cohort 9Misk Accelerator — Cohort 1005101520

Cohort History

3 cohorts

Misk Accelerator — Cohort 10

active

2025 — AI & Digital Economy

18

Startups

2,000

Applications

0.9%

Accept Rate

280

Jobs

Record 2,000 applications; first cohort with international Arab founders

Misk Accelerator — Cohort 9

completed

2024 — FinTech & E-Commerce

17

Startups

1,800

Applications

0.9%

Accept Rate

320

Jobs

Two startups raised $10M+ Series A; one acquired by STC

Misk Accelerator — Cohort 8

completed

2023 — HealthTech & EdTech

15

Startups

1,500

Applications

1.0%

Accept Rate

250

Jobs

Highest collective valuation; three companies expanded to GCC

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