Accelerators & Incubators

Solvytix Venture Studio enters Egypt as a co-founding tech partner

Solvytix has launched a venture studio in Egypt to co-found and build technology startups from the ground up. The studio embeds as an operating partner rather than a service provider taking shared responsibility for execution from day one.

King Saud University enters the startup game with Riyadh Valley

King Saud University's investment arm has partnered with SparkLabs to establish a venture fund and four-month accelerator program launching in April. The move marks a significant shift in how major Gulf research institutions approach commercialization of academic research and represents a direct challenge to private venture firms dominating early-stage funding in Saudi Arabia.

Germany and Qatar Launch Deep Tech Innovation Hub in Doha

ESMT Berlin partners with Qatar Investment Authority and QRDI Council to launch DEEP Qatar innovation hub supporting 150+ deep tech projects over three years.

Qatar offers three-year fee waiver to lure startups at Web Summit

Qatar waives QFC registration fees for three years and deploys $18M to 15 startups as Web Summit Qatar draws 25,000 attendees.

NTDP collaborates with FII institute to scale high-impact startups

NTDP and the FII Institute join forces to scale impact-driven startups in Saudi Arabia, offering capital, mentorship, and global networks.

Entrepreneurship Vision hosts fifth edition of entrepreneurial meetings alongside FII9

HRH Prince Fahad bin Mansour led the fifth Entrepreneurial Meetings at FII9 in Riyadh, joined by NTDP CEO Ibrahim Neyaz, MISA, and 500 Global leaders to advance Saudi entrepreneurship under Vision 2030.

Dubai expands Startup ecosystem with launch of FoundersHQ

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed unveiled Dubai Founders HQ — a hybrid startup hub connecting founders, investors, and accelerators like Hub71 and The Garage under Dubai’s D33 agenda.

Will Riyadh’s Biban 2025 turn ambition into execution?

Biban 2025 opens in Riyadh on November 5 with 10,000 investment opportunities and 100 brands, testing whether Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem can move from ambition to independence.

Abu Dhabi strengthens its innovation economy with Hub71+ life Sciences

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 launches Hub71+ Life Sciences to drive biotech and digital health innovation as MENA’s healthcare market nears USD 412 billion by 2032.

Flat6Labs and UNDP open fourth round of green growth accelerator

UNDP and partners open applications for Cohort 4 of the Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator Project in Jordan to support SMEs driving sustainability and green jobs.

NVIDIA inception opens doors for Saudi AI Founders

Learn how Saudi founders can join NVIDIA’s Inception Program for free access to AI infrastructure, mentorship, and global VC networks.

UAE corporate giant Crescent Enterprises launches $68M venture-building initiative

Crescent Enterprises, the Sharjah-based diversified conglomerate, has launched a $68 million (AED 250 million) venture-building programme to expand CE-Creates, its internal venture studio focused on developing high-growth and impact-driven businesses.

The Garage and Ministry of Energy open Taqatech applications to global startups driving the energy transition

Applications are now open for Saudi Arabia’s TAQAtech accelerator — launched by the Ministry of Energy and The Garage — to support 60 startups in hydrogen, carbon capture, and AI-driven energy innovation.

Every founder’s guide to startup programs powering the UAE ecosystem

Why MENA needs more “Boring Startups”

The MENA startup ecosystem, while attracting capital to AI and blockchain, requires foundational "boring startups" in logistics, utilities, and infrastructure. These ventures address critical daily problems, fostering sustainable economic growth and resilience in the region.

Saudi Developer ROSHN expands PropTech push with $350,000 hackathon for 2025

Saudi Arabia’s PIF-backed developer ROSHN launches its third PropTech Hackathon for 2025, inviting innovators to reimagine real estate through AI, sustainability, and smart infrastructure. Here’s how to apply, what’s at stake, and why it matters for the Kingdom’s PropTech revolution.

Tunisian travel-tech WildyNess secures funding following Sanabil Startup Unlocked Program

Tunisian travel-tech startup WildyNess raises a pre-seed round to expand its sustainable tourism platform across MENA after joining the Sanabil Startup Unlocked by 500 Global bootcamp in Riyadh.

CODE aims to fast-track the Kingdom’s startup economy

Saudi Arabia's Center of Digital Entrepreneurship (CODE), an initiative of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), serves as a national platform for the Kingdom's startup economy. It provides founders with programs, mentorship, and physical labs, supporting thousands of beneficiaries and hundreds of startups annually.

Why MISK Zero equity programs matters for the future of Saudi Entrepreneurs

MISK offers zero-equity programs like SPARK, Launchpad, and the Accelerator, supporting Saudi entrepreneurs from idea to seed stage. These programs provide training, mentorship, and investor access without requiring founders to give up equity, enabling faster growth and job creation.