We consider a startup to be any company—B2B or B2C, in any industry or technology space—that has not yet been acquired or gone public.
Yes. If you consider yourself a startup, you’re welcome to sign up.
You are welcome to share that you’re part of the Oracle for Startups program and are using Oracle technologies. You can use our logo via the Media Kit once you’re enrolled in the program.
We do have a specific process for commercial partnerships, however, which will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
There are no restrictions on industry or technology areas. We’re open to all types of technologies—but your company must be a startup.
No, the program is open to all startups, regardless of location.
Oracle for Startups provides access to world-class technology at a 70% discount to startups for the first two years. On joining, you’ll also be given access to the Startup Portal, through which you can apply for additional free cloud credits, mentorship, migration support, and market connections.
Read more about the benefits of joining Oracle for Startups. Explore the program.
Qualifying startups are eligible to receive benefits for two years. The 70% cloud discount applies for two years from the date of enrollment. Specific benefits and the engagement level with our team vary as you progress through the program.
Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 50 years. TCS offers a consulting-led, cognitive powered, integrated portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions. A part of the Tata group, India's largest multinational business group, TCS has over 528,000 of the world’s best-trained consultants in 46 countries.
The TCS All-Women Digital Services Center Saudi Arabia harnesses the best of TCS’ expertise to train and develop professional capabilities in Saudi women to support them in pursuing fulfilling careers and realizing their potential in the Kingdom.
TCS Innovation Lab in Riyadh is an initiative by TCS Saudi Arabia to support start-ups and universities.
We consider a startup to be any company—B2B or B2C, in any industry or technology space
Access to world-class consulting services and view to updated technology solutions.
No, the program is available to all beneficiaries at Saudi Arabia regardless of location.
No TCS will neither fund nor take equity from the start-up or university.
Thakaa Center for Internet of Things and Cyber Security was established to achieve one of the objectives of the Kingdom’s 2030 economic vision. The mission of the center is to enable startups and small and medium enterprises to operate and use innovations based on the Internet of Things and Cyber Security technologies.
No, we specialized in raising competencies and talents in data science, artificial intelligence, and technology in general, but we can coordinate with our partners in Thakaa community to provide management consultations.
There is no fee for this, but the center's management will internally evaluate the priorities for usage requests in order of importance.
The center serves the kingdom as a whole, but the majority of our activities are available online on our website. While most of the physical events are held at the center’s headquarters in Riyadh, and some are organized in other cities to spread the benefits.
Yes, all the services are for everyone. However, to achieve the center's goals in supporting entrepreneurs and developing enterprises, highest priority is given to the targeted group in some specialized programs.
inspireU Program is an initiative by stc to Incubate and support ICT/Digital innovation Startups.
It is a 3 months program.
The seed grant is not refundable.
Yes, your presence is mandatory during the incubation period at the location of the program (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia). *Please note that you must attend only during the workshops*. If the program was online during the special circumstances even the workshops will be taken online.
inspireU will not take equity from the startups.
Thakaa Center for Internet of Things and Cyber Security was established to achieve one of the objectives of the Kingdom’s 2030 economic vision. The mission of the center is to enable startups and small and medium enterprises to operate and use innovations based on the Internet of Things and Cyber Security technologies.
No, we specialized in raising competencies and talents in data science, artificial intelligence, and technology in general, but we can coordinate with our partners incubators and accelerators in some cases to provide management consulting.
There is no fee for this, but the center's management will internally evaluate the priorities for usage requests in order of importance.
The center serves the kingdom as a whole, but the majority of our activities are available online on our website. While most of the physical events are held at the center’s headquarters in Al Khobar, and some are organized in other cities to spread the benefits.
Yes, all the services are for everyone. However, to achieve the center's goals in supporting entrepreneurs and developing enterprises, highest priority is given to the targeted group in some specialized programs.
This competition is open to all nationalities.
Yes but it is better to form a team on different skills.
Yes.
Final solutions will result in innovative solutions and innovative startups.
At the headquarters of Taibah Valley at Taibah University in Madinah.