The Digital Entrepreneurship Center “CODE,” affiliated with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, has launched a specialized incubator to support the growth of startups in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative strengthens the Kingdom’s position as a regional hub for innovation and reinforces AI’s role as a key driver of digital economic growth.
The program, which includes 20 AI-focused startups, aims to empower innovators and entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into practical technological solutions. It provides an integrated support system that includes mentorship, advanced technical resources, financial support, and strategic partnerships — all within an environment that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship.
The incubator seeks to achieve several strategic objectives, including enabling innovation and emerging technologies in entrepreneurship, bridging technological gaps through innovative solutions, and inspiring more innovators and entrepreneurs in the AI sector across the Kingdom.
Targeting individuals interested in emerging technologies, technical experts, and decision-makers, the program offers a range of benefits — including training and development, financial support provided by the National Information Technology Development Program (NITDP), mentorship, digital incentives, networking opportunities within the innovation ecosystem, and access to office spaces.
Implemented in partnership with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), the National Information Technology Development Program (NITDP), the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), SambaNova Systems, and BIM Ventures, the four-month program features over 30 training and mentorship sessions led by more than 15 experts and mentors in the field.