Funding / Saudi Arabia
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Open funding for startups in Saudi Arabia
5 grants and accelerators: 2 with a closing date, 3 with no deadline found. A program whose closing date has passed is left out. Amounts and terms are the program's own words; a fact I did not find says not found.
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Grants and accelerators (5)
With a closing date (2)
Accelerator equity terms: not found
Suhail Accelerator (space and dual-use)
- Amount
- not found on the page
- Deadline
- 15 Nov 2026
- For whom
- Early-stage and high-growth space tech and dual-use startups with IP that want to expand into Saudi Arabia and MENA; international and local startups.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia / online then on-site mission
Grant non-dilutive
Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC)
- Amount
- up to $200K · prize · Top Early-track prize; $1M prize pool, equity-free
- Deadline
- 31 May 2027
- For whom
- Individuals or registered companies from any country (sanctions excepted); Idea, Early, Growth tracks
- Where
- Global; finals in Riyadh
No deadline found — check the page (3)
Accelerator for equity
Antler Residency (MENAP, Riyadh)
- Amount
- $180,000 · investment · We offer successful teams an initial investment of $180,000 via a SAFE agreement for 11% equity in your new company.
- Deadline
- no deadline on the page
- For whom
- Solo founders and early-stage teams, from idea stage up; the residency is for entrepreneurs who are already full-time or ready to transition.
- Where
- Middle East (residency held in Riyadh in the fall)
Accelerator for equity
Flat6Labs Riyadh Seed Program
- Amount
- SAR 500K · investment · SAR 500K in Cash Seed Funding
- Deadline
- no deadline on the page
- For whom
- Startups with high growth potential; applicants must reside in a KSA city and commit full time to the 4-month programme.
- Where
- Riyadh
Accelerator non-dilutive
TAQADAM Startup Accelerator (KAUST & SAB)
- Amount
- cash · Up to USD 140,000 in funding (USD 40,000 base plus follow-on of USD 100,000 for selected startups); KAUST describes it as non-dilutive.
- Deadline
- no deadline on the page
- For whom
- Startups from any industry with teams of at least two members; international startups need a realistic plan to expand to Saudi Arabia within a year.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia (open to international startups)
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