Tech Champions 6

Riyadh,Jeddah

April 2026

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About Tech Champions 6

The 6th edition of the program consists of two startup incubators in the sector of Artificial Intelligence Solution Technologies that utilize AI as a main technology. The program targets innovative entrepreneurs with digital business and scalable models.

The program participants will be provided with the necessary tools and support in the technical, administrative, and financial aspects, in addition to supporting digital perks, with the aim of contributing to reaching the market and investors.

Targeted Audience
prototype
Existence of a Funtional & Scalable MVP that is already launched in the market
company
Startups
Program Goals
digital solutions
Providing modern digital solutions in the market for targeted sector
digital talent
Empowering digital talent
job opportunities
Providing new job opportunities
localization efforts
Supporting technology localization efforts
Program Tracks
AI Solutions Incubator

In Riyadh City

Incubator offers:

5 month in-person incubator program
Supporting the transition of projects from the mvp stage to the market entry stage
Supporting entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and support in the technical administrative and financial aspects
Providing global and local expertise by providing educational programs provided by mentors consultants and experts specialized in digital entrepreneurship
Contributing to transforming business models into business models capable of commercialization growth and expansion
How to get investment deals
The possibility of obtaining investment deals upon completion of the program for the best participating projects
Providing the opportunity to reach investors through events accompanying the program

 

Incubator conditions:

  • The incubator targets projects at the mvp stage
  • A team consisting of two or more people, at least one of whom is a Saudi national
  • The business model should be in the sector of artificial intelligence
  • Existence of an mvp in the sector of AI that integrates AI as a main solution 
  • The project solves a current problem in the market that is applicable and able to be developed and commercialized
  • The project idea must be implementable in Saudi Arabia
  • The team must have diverse skills and fluency in both Arabic & English
  • The team should be able to be physically present at all stages of the program
  • The team must pass interviews stage
AI Solutions Incubator

In Jeddah City

Incubator offers:

5 month in-person incubator program
Supporting the transition of projects from the mvp stage to the market entry stage
Supporting entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and support in the technical administrative and financial aspects
Providing global and local expertise by providing educational programs provided by mentors consultants and experts specialized in digital entrepreneurship
Contributing to transforming business models into business models capable of commercialization growth and expansion
How to get investment deals
The possibility of obtaining investment deals upon completion of the program for the best participating projects
Providing the opportunity to reach investors through events accompanying the program

 

Incubator conditions:

  • The incubator targets projects at the mvp stage
  • A team consisting of two or more people, at least one of whom is a Saudi national
  • The business model should be in the sector of artificial intelligence
  • Existence of an mvp in the sector of AI that integrates AI as a main solution 
  • The project solves a current problem in the market that is applicable and able to be developed and commercialized
  • The project idea must be implementable in Saudi Arabia
  • The team must have diverse skills and fluency in both Arabic & English
  • The team should be able to be physically present at all stages of the program
  • The team must pass interviews stage
Program Advantages
A distinguished group of international and local trainers and mentors during the incubator
mentors
Specialized mentors and consults from the largest international companies in the field of entrepreneurship
investment
Linking financial solutions and investment opportunities
cursor
Access to digital perks for top startups
mentors
A distinguished group of international and local trainers and mentors during the incubator
investment
The possibility of obtaining investment deals upon completion of the program for the best participating startups
volunteering
Providing the possibility of obtaining the MVPLAB Initiative: supporting startups with an amount of up to 150 thousand SAR, which is one of the initiatives of the National Technology Development Program (NTDP) for the incubators track
 
Program Journey
1

15th March 2026

Registration opens
2

19th April 2026

Registration closes
3

3 July 2025 

Filtration Process
4

End of the program

Announcing the qualified participants for incubators
5

30 Novmber 2025

Kick-off day (in person)
6

30 Novmber 2025

AI Solutions Incubator in Riyadh (Physically for 5 months)
7
AI Solutions Incubator in Jeddah (Physically for 5 months)
8

 TBD

Demo Day (in person)
40
MVP’s & Startups Development
45
Training Hours
40
Number of global and local mentors and experts in the field of digital entrepreneurship
3
Post-program support for 3 months
6
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Providing the possibility of obtaining investment in incubators with a total value of 6,000,000 SR for 40 participating startups

FAQs

The program consists of two business incubators in the sector of (artificial intelligence solutions) that employ artificial intelligence within their core solution, in two different cities, Riyadh and Jeddah.

The incubators for projects in the AI solutions sector will be located in Riyadh and Jeddah Saudi Arabia

Innovative technological solutions within systems that utilize technologies capable of making predictions, generating content, providing recommendations, or making decisions with varying levels of autonomy. They are created to enhance and automate support solutions across all technology sectors for individuals, businesses, and organizations. These supportive solutions aim to develop traditional solutions for consumers and beneficiaries of the different sectors through clear business models in the targeted areas that are compatible with the regulatory bodies affiliated with artificial intelligence in the Saudi Arabia, such as the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and sister bodies in the sector, so that they do not conflict with the regulations in place in the Saudi.

Clear digital business models in target areas of supporting artificial intelligence that employ AI as a core component of their solutions. Examples include, but are not limited to: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Robotics, Expert Systems, Speech Recognition, Generative AI, Edge AI, etc.

Everyone can participate in more than one track, whether the incubator in Riyadh or Jeddah, but a separate application must be submitted for each city. If you are accepted, you will be accepted into one track only.

You can register through an Arabic or English application form.

The Tech Champions Program, in its 6th edition, is considered a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, as participants are trained by a distinguished group of international and local experts and mentors, in addition to providing the possibility of obtaining investment deals upon completion of the program for the best participating projects

Yes, the program requires participants to be present throughout the program. It will be implemented in person.

It is the beginning of the launch of the incubators, and it is held in person for one day only for qualified projects in the program.

During the Demo Day, participants present their projects in a professional manner in front of an elite group of specialists in the field of digital entrepreneurship and investors.

 

The registration form is filled out by one of the team members, with the names of the rest of the members written in the registration form.

 

The original project and startup company must belong to the applicant and must not be stolen or owned by another party.

The Tech Champions Program does not own your idea; however, it should be noted that no idea itself can be protected.

Yes. In the 6th edition of the program, the program focuses on the following sectors: clear digital business models in target areas of supporting artificial intelligence that employ AI as a core component of their solutions.

Yes, provided that legal approval is provided from the legal guardian.

The project/startup must be clearly articulated, specialized in the ICT field and relevant to the nature of the program.

After submitting your application successfully, you will receive a message either rejection or acceptance.

Yes, the program will be fully a physically held in-person program in both Riyadh and Jeddah. The program requires full commitment from those wishing to participate for all stages of the program.

Note: The program does not provide accommodation or transportation for participants.

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