Entrepreneurship Institute

Entrepreneurship Institute aims to be a fundamental component and a key supporter of the national economy, particularly in the field of knowledge-based products. It seeks to achieve this by building a comprehensive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship that serves innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists, and researchers both within and outside King Saud University. The institute also strives to enhance knowledge exchange locally and globally while fostering collaboration and integration with various commercial and industrial sectors in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship. The institute consists of three main centers that work in harmony to provide comprehensive support to innovators and entrepreneurs.  

The Riyadh Techstars Accelerator

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities.

Falak Investment Hub

Falak Investment Hub is a full-fledged investment and corporate innovation firm in Saudi Arabia, enabling startup founders, angel investors, corporates, and public entities to play a significant role in developing the Kingdom's entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem.

Entertainment Business Accelerator

هي مسرعة أعمال مختصة في مجال الترفيه، وذلك لتنمية المنشآت الصغيرة والمتوسطة؛ من خلال الممارسة المباشرة مع شركاء محليين وعالميين، لهم خبرة متخصصة في هذا المجال. توفر المسرعة للمشاركين فيها إمكانية لعرض منتجاتهم أو خدماتهم للمستثمرين مباشرة خلال فترة البرنامج

I-be Hub

An integrated entrepreneurial community targeting entrepreneurial idea owners who have a strong determination and desire to solve problems facing individuals or communities through their services and products. They have a strong will and are looking for a work environment that helps them build their individual capabilities and skills that will help them establish their entrepreneurial projects.

Misk 500 MENA Accelerator Program

500 Startups is partnering with Misk Innovation to launch an accelerator program that will begin on January 27, 2019. Our team of growth hackers, investors, and mentors will be coming to MENA for 16 weeks to impart knowledge on 15-20 hand-selected startups.

Misk Innovation and 500 Startups will together help accelerate innovation and entrepreneurism by bringing Silicon Valley growth techniques to a batch of young MENA-based companies, helping them scale and fundraise.

The Misk 500 MENA Accelerator will be open to MENA-based pre-seed and seed technology startups.


E3qlha

First women's platform to support business and aims to empower startups

Startups House

Bayt Al-Munash’at was established in late 2017 by three entrepreneurs with the passion to support the SME sector in Saudi Arabia, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The company started offering incubator and entrepreneurship programs in 2018, and expanded its business from consulting services to implementing entrepreneurship programs in 2019. It launched various programs such as “Atleq” and “Digital Stimulus” in 2020, and was ranked among the top 5 national accelerators in 2021. By 2023, the company has evolved into a rapidly growing platform with a team of 18 employees, and continues to support Saudi entrepreneurs.

InspireU

inspireU is your place to achieve your dreams.if you are a hardworking entrepreneur and you have a solution that you are looking to develop then we welcome you to take part in inspireU program.

Nine Tenths - Startups Accelerator

910ths aims to support the local economy and create job opportunities for self-employed Saudis and others in various regions of the Kingdom, and raise their productivity, skills and experience in suitable, stable and productive work


Namaa Al Munawara

Nama Al-Munawara is the executive arm of Al-Munawara Endowment, a non-profit trust company dedicated to fostering economic development with a social impact. It operates through its key sectors: Munawara Products, Munawara Financing, and Al-Ainiyah. The company plays a vital role in promoting and enhancing the culture of entrepreneurship, empowering entrepreneurs in the Al-Madinah region, and driving economic growth. It provides effective and innovative solutions to support young entrepreneurs in launching and developing their startup ventures in Al-Madinah.


Business Hub

A leading project development company, we always strive to empower entrepreneurs and project owners  by providing innovative solutions and comprehensive support that includes  guidance and training to achieve sustainable growth.


Saudi Aramco - Entrepreneurship

Incubation:
Wa’ed established its own business incubator, StartUp Lab, to provide incubation support for early-stage businesses. StartUp Lab is a space designed to house startup companies and provide them with a range of services such as training and mentorship in addition to office space and amenities.

Training:
Wa’ed offers workshops in several disciplines designed to provide the know-how and necessary skill-set sought out by early stage startups, entrepreneurs, and those with potential ideas. These workshops include Business Plan formulation, Pitching, Ideation, and Business Model Canvas.

Funding:
Funding offerings include debt funding in the form of non-collateral loans, venture capital funding offering minority equity partnerships, and non-repayable micro-funding “Seed Fund” for incubated startups. Whether you’re an established business owner seeking to expand or an aspiring entrepreneur seeking to grow, at Wa’ed you’ll find a funding program catered to your business 

Wadi Makkah

Wadi Makkah for Technology Company is an investment Company wholly owned by Umm Al-Qura University. The Company was established by Royal Decree No. (M/32) on 11 Jumada Al-Awwal 1433 AH. The Company aims to actively contribute to the development of the knowledge economy through the partnership between educational and research institutions and the business community and investment on a commercial basis, by investing in joint projects that refine experiences and practical application for university students and professors. Wadi Makkah Company has limited liability subsidiaries wholly owned by Wadi Makkah for Technology Company, each of which was established by a resolution of the Board of Directors. Each of these companies provides different services that achieve the mission and vision of Wadi Makkah for Technology.



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.