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A menu of of different entities that provide support and services to entrepreneurs, including incubators, accelerators and co-working spaces 

Funding Institutions

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Policy and Regulations

Policy and regulations related to starting up and operating enterprises 

Entrepreneurial Stories

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Tools

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Competitions and Awards

A list of entrepreneurship related awards and competitions 

Publications

Research, reports and different periodicals related to entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia 
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Rock. Paper. Scissors

We are a group of designers, creators, and dreamers united by a single mission: to guide you toward a life rich in meaning by enhancing the way we build human relationships and achieving fulfillment through deep and genuine connection.

eTree

How we became “eTree”?

eTree was born out of a need for a super efficient agency in the local market. We are a force of brand strategies and creative solutions.

What are we now?

We are uniquely positioned in Saudi Arabia with success stories and recognitions vouching for us, both nationally and internationally. Our well-defined quality processes and practices govern us to create premium solutions. We are strong believers of the fact:
” Two is better than one if two can work as one.”

Over the past few years, we have been working with our clients as “extended partners” with dedicated teams using our unique approach to serving our clients.

Osama M. Ashri

Osama is Head of Development and Strategic Alliances at Prince Mohammed bin Salman College for Business and Entrepreneurship. He is also a member of the steering committee of the Entrepreneurship Hub of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). Previously, he served as Head of Entrepreneurship & SME Development at KAEC. Prior to joining KAEC, Osama was founding VP of Strategy at Namaa Almunawara, a quasi-government organization that catalyzes the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Almadinah region.  

Osama served as a judge in a number of business plan competitions and frequelty participates as a speaker and panelist in entrepreneurship conferences and events.  He earned an MBA from Babson College. IHe also participated in executive education and professional development programs at Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan School of Management and Stanford University.    

His publications include: Navigating Saudi Arabia's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (author); The Role of Universities as Catalysts within Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (co-author); The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, Saudi Arabia's National Report (co-author)

MiSK Foundation

Established by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in 2011, Misk Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to cultivate and encourage learning and leadership in the youth for a better future in Saudi Arabia.

To this end, Misk gives a hand to the youth across the country by providing various means to foster, empower, and establish a healthy environment for their creative talents to grow and see the light.

The Foundation invests in empowering the youth of Saudi Arabia in two main tracks; education and entrepreneurship, and culture and the creative arts, with science and technology as a supporting field. This is intended to be accomplished by designing programs and forging partnerships with local and global organizations to reach the ultimate objective: building a society based on knowledge.

Misk pursues these goals by both designing programs and partnering with local and global organizations in diverse fields. Through an array of incubators, the Foundation invests in the intellectual capital and the capabilities of the youth of Saudi Arabia.

Endeavor - Saudi Arabia

Endeavor is leading the global high-impact entrepreneurship movement to catalyze long-term economic growth. Since 1997, Endeavor has been selecting, mentoring, and accelerating the best high-impact entrepreneurs around the world. Through the guidance that Endeavor offers, entrepreneurs can tangibly impact their communities, generate new job opportunities, bolster their countries’ national wealth, inspire others to innovate, and contribute to private sector development. Endeavor now supports 1,840 High-Impact entrepreneurs, leading 1,178 companies in 34 emerging and growth markets around the world. Endeavor first launched in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and is leading the way in supporting high-impact entrepreneurship. Today, we support 21 Endeavor Entrepreneurs, representing 18 companies, from varying industries that have generated over 656.5 million Saudi Riyals in revenues in 2018, and created over 2034 jobs.

Upscale

Upscale is a collaborative coworking space that cares about connecting, advising & enabling creative individuals & entrepreneurs. It enables its members to ignite by offering them basket of professional services that assists them in moving forward & navigate in the business world. Upscale also creates a community of collaborative efforts, each in their area of expertise.  

In addition, Upscale offers technical support and professional business advisory for its members.  

At UPSCALE innovation is a habit, brainstorming is a daily activity, and creativity embeds itself in everything they do. 

Flat6Labs

Flat6Labs is the MENA region’s leading seed and early stage venture capital firm, currently running the most renowned startup programs in the region. Annually, Flat6Labs invests in more than 100 innovative and technology-driven startups enabling thousands of passionate entrepreneurs to achieve their daring ambitions and ultimately becoming their institutional co-founders.

Riyad TAQNIA Fund

The Riyad Taqnia Fund (RTF) is a venture capital fund between two entities: Riyad Capital, the investment arm of Riyad Bank; and TAQNIA, which will act as Technical Advisor to Riyad Capital. The involvement of both entities allows portfolio companies to benefit from each investor’s strengths and unique characteristics. RTF Focuses on: ICT, Energy and Sustainability, Advanced Materials 


Unifonic

Unifonic makes cloud communications more accessible, cost-efficient and simpler to implement with solutions that scale. Its most popular service is a bulk SMS platform to send millions of messages in an instant, and it also offers digital and mobile advertising, social media management, web and mobile app development. Unifonic has expertise in effectively reaching consumer audiences throughout MENA, with offices in Saudi Arabia and six other countries in the region, and clients in 20 countries.

LOMAR

A well-established brand in the fashion industry, with roots stretching back over 15 years of influence, Lomar has expanded its product range to include a wide range of stylish designs, from statement dresses to abayas, corporate uniform tailoring, accessories, perfumes, and even a range of furniture.