Unleashing Startup Potential: Saudi Arabia’s Leading Business Incubators

What Is a Business Incubator?

A business incubator is a structured program designed to support entrepreneurs through the critical launch and growth phases. Incubators typically offer shared workspaces, mentorship, networking events, and sometimes seed funding at reduced costs.

By pooling expertise and resources under one roof, these centers enable startups to concentrate on product development, customer acquisition, and fundraising.

Top Saudi Incubators

Badir Program (KACST)

The flagship tech incubator of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Badir supports high-tech ventures in cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. Startups receive prototyping labs, technical coaching, and connections to research institutions.

Wa’ed Ventures (Aramco)

Affiliated with Saudi Aramco, Wa’ed focuses on energy, industrial, and technology startups. Entrepreneurs benefit from grants up to SAR 100,000, mentorship from industry experts, and access to Aramco’s global supply-chain network.

Blossom Accelerator

As Saudi Arabia’s first female-focused accelerator, Blossom provides a 10-week virtual program covering ideation, prototyping, business modeling, and pitching. It champions inclusivity and equips women entrepreneurs with the tools to launch and scale.

Startup Avicenna

Geared toward healthcare and medical innovations, Startup Avicenna offers tailored coaching, business-plan refinement, and connections to medical networks. Each cohort receives one-on-one mentoring and strategic guidance to navigate Saudi’s health sector.

HASSAD

HASSAD specializes in AgriFoodTech and supports startups with on-site farm visits, expert consultations, and business-model development. It bridges entrepreneurs with agricultural stakeholders and research centers.

Misk Accelerator

Backed by the Misk Foundation, this zero-equity program delivers personalized mentoring, resources, and global networking for tech startups. Participants benefit from shared office spaces and ongoing support beyond the three-month curriculum.

Riyadh Techstars Accelerator

Part of the global Techstars network, the Riyadh accelerator invests SAR 450,000 (≈ $120,000) for equity, supplements with intensive mentorship, and introduces startups to a network of over 20,000 experts across 150 countries.

Startups House

Operating multiple locations in Jeddah and Riyadh, Startups House provides co-working spaces, investor demo days, and corporate partnership opportunities. It nurtures medium and large enterprises alongside early-stage startups.

Why Partner with Launch Saudi

Navigating Saudi Arabia’s fast-evolving entrepreneurial landscape can be complex, especially for international founders.

Launch Saudi leverages deep regional expertise to match you with the right incubator, streamline licensing, and facilitate investor introductions.

From initial application through growth milestones, our end-to-end support ensures your startup thrives within the Kingdom’s vibrant ecosystem.