About Us

About CODE

Who We Are?

In CODE we seek to capitalize on the growing pace of the Saudi digital economy, and we will do that through expediting and leading the development of digital knowledge, empowering local talents and enabling digital entrepreneurship in all its startup phases. If you are still exploring the possibilities of your vision, we want to be part of the process moving forward, if you have already outlined the underlying concepts for the idea, we are interested. Early stage? Perfect. Seed stage? Even better. Growth stage? Buckle up, Unicorn statue is our next stop. From the start we want to be clear about one thing and one thing only; we are here to help you make the next digital breakthrough. If you have the vision, the talent, the commitment to pursue ambitious, bold and daring ideas, then we want you to be part of our community, we need you in our ecosystem, you are the reason CODE exists!

Our Goals
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Enable entrepreneurial culture
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Accelerating technology adoption
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Connecting startups with investment opportunities
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Creating new job opportunities and advancing technology localization
 technical and commercial
Capacity building in the field of digital entrepreneurship
The Ecosystem of CODE – The Center for Digital Entrepreneurship

 

CODE’s ecosystem is thoughtfully designed to align with the unique nature and evolving needs of digital startups.
Within our community, passionate and ambitious entrepreneurs come together across intersecting sectors that enrich
one another. You’ll find guidance from top-tier mentors, gain access to shared knowledge and experience, and connect
with investors who believe in your ideas and are ready to support your growth journey.

Entrepreneurs

 

At CODE, you surroundyourself with a network of ambitious entrepreneurs, united by passion, bold goals, and a shared drive to make a real impact in the world of digital entrepreneurship.

They are your partners in challenge—and your companions on thejourney.

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Mentors

 

We provide you with access to a select group of expert mentors in technology and entrepreneurship.

They offer guidance, share their experiences, and support you in developing your project into a true success story.

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Investors

 

At CODE, we have built a network of investors who are passionate about digital entrepreneurship.

This network opens doors to funding and offers diverse investment opportunities that help accelerate the growth of your venture.

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320
M
total investments raised
35
K
individuals benefited from rtups supported
210
programs delivered by CODE
870
tech-based MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) developed
116
investment rounds facilitated
28
labs established within CODE’s partner network
200
international startups attracted to Saudi Arabia
Ali
' Symmetric Studio is a Saudi game development company on a mission to build globally competitive games from the heart of Riyadh, blending creativity, technology, and cultural identity to shape the future of gaming.
The Tech Founders Program came at the perfect moment—just as we were ready to scale—equipping us with the right tools, guidance, and network to accelerate our growth. Today, we’re building games the right way—aligned with global standards and built for international markets—with a clear mission to be part of Saudi Vision 2030 by turning my passion into a world-class gaming studio that proudly represents the Kingdom.

Founder & CEO - Symmetric 

Ali Yahya Alasiri
abdullah
' From winning third place at the Saudi Game Champions game jam with 'Saudi Space Rescue,' to launching our own gaming company, Studio Entropy Minds, our journey has been incredible. The SGC Incubator program was pivotal, providing us with the entrepreneurial skills to found our studio with fellow Saudi Digital Academy graduates.

Entropy Minds Studio

Abdullah Ahmed Albukhari

Startup Journey

Startups can join CODE from their very inception and continue their journey until they reach the stage of becoming billion-dollar companies. They can join CODE at any stage of their development to receive the necessary support and guidance.

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Idea Stage
idea

At this stage, the founder or idea owner is in the process of shaping their vision and planning for the future.

They begin developing mental models and work on creating a strategic plan for their idea.

Early Stage
early

At this stage, the entrepreneur begins executing their plans and faces numerous challenges in product or service design and market testing.

Seed Stage
seed

At this stage, startups need proper guidance and funding to achieve their goals.

The entrepreneur secures the necessary funding to improve the product and scale the business.

Growth Stage
Growth

With financial stability achieved, the company begins to increase its revenues and establish a steady income stream.

At this stage, the company faces new challenges, such as managing a growing workforce and streamlining operations.

Adel Alrobayan
Adel AlRobayan
DEPUTY Ministry
Abdullah AlShamrani
Abdullah AlShamrani
General Manager of Code Center
Adel AlZakari
Adel AlZakari
Director of Digital Development and Innovation Management
nasser AlKathiri
nasser AlKathiri
Business Enablement Manager