Programs
Your Gateway to Success in Saudi Arabia
12 November 2023 -30 January 2024
It is a soft-landing program that aims to help startups gain access to a vast network of investors, mentors, and partners, navigate the market, and secure the resources they need to succeed. Whether you are a startup at the early stage or a more established startup looking to expand into Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is the fastest-growing G20 country with a booming startup ecosystem. It offers great incentives programs for startups, large funding in terms of venture capital (1 billion dollars in VC investment in 2022), subsidies for technical people, a young population, and active development with Giga projects such as NEOM and Red Sea. Saudi Arabia is also home to one of the largest sovereign wealth funds Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is also investing in startups.
12 November 2023
30 January 2024
10 February 2024
28 December 2024
FAQs
No, the primary language is English.
The Soft-Landing Program is a one-year initiative designed to support early-stage technology startups in fintech, deep tech, emerging technology, Space tech, and media tech. It offers comprehensive assistance, including legal services, office space, global exposure, and access to investors, to startups from the pre-MVP stage up to pre-Series A funding.
Participating startups will receive legal support for setting up their entity, visa application assistance, company registration services, and support for residency and bank account setup. Additionally, startups will be provided co-working space in one of our seven locations, digital perks, access to NTDP products, opportunities to connect with investors, and global exposure through international exhibitions.
The application period starts on November 12st and ends on January 10th. All applicants will be informed of their application status by the end of January.
Eligible applicants are early-stage startups in fintech, deep tech, emerging technology, spacetech, and media tech. Startups at the pre-MVP stage up to pre-Series A funding
Startups can apply through the online portal on our website during the application period. Required documents include a detailed business plan, team information, and the problem-solving approach of the startup.
Shortlisted candidates might be invited for interviews or pitch sessions to further evaluate their business ideas and team capabilities.
The program offers co-working space in seven locations (read more) within the Saudi Arabia. After the one-year duration, startups are expected to have achieved significant progress
The program is specifically tailored for startups in fintech, deep tech, emerging technology, space tech, and media tech.
There is no participation fee for the selected startups. The program covers the costs of legal services, office space, and other support services provided.