Tech Founders 3rd Edition

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About Tech Founders

An immersive program designed to equip entrepreneurs with essential skills, expert mentorship, and a powerful network to build and scale tech startups. Access hands-on training, connect with top industry players, and unlock growth opportunities with investors and leading companies

The Program Will Include
Learning
Learning programs with the best international universities
co-working spaces
Providing co-working spaces and incubation programs
workshops
Interactive workshops and meetings with potential international experts and investors
Site visits
Events & Site visits to leading technology companies
Networking
Networking and Access to local and global network of founders, investors, communities.
investment opportunities
Business development and potential/investment opportunities
Program Phases
Bootcamps

An intensive one-week program focused on building key skills. It includes workshops on startup development, raising capital, and team building, with topics tailored to the startup's stage, along with pitch practice to refine ideas

 

Bootcamps
International Incubation

Stage aims to accelerate startup growth through a 6-week learning and practical program in collaboration with top universities and incubators. Participants gain exposure to a diverse ecosystem, attend leading tech events worldwide, and connect with international investors

International Incubation
Digital Incentives

Focuses on providing ongoing support to startups, offering virtual services such as mentorship, consulting, and marketing, financial, and legal support. This phase helps startups continue their growth, meet their targets

Digital Incentives
Startup Selection Criteria
Innovative
Innovative and scalable startups
time
Full-time founders
mvp
Pre-seed and above
Saudi
At least one Saudi founder or co-founder
 Expandable
Globally Expandable and Investable
Program Timeline
01

March, 2025

Applications open
02

May 2025

Applications close
03

June 2025

 

Start of bootcamp program
04

June 2025

End of bootcamp program
05

June 2025

Demo Day
06

July 2025

Screening and evaluation to identify those who pass the next stages
07

August 2025

 

Start of incubation program
08

November 2025

Demo Day
09

December 2025

Digital incentives
1000
Startups Participated in Bootcamps
60
Startups Incubated
60
Startups Benefited from Digital Incentives
265
Hours of Mentoring & Training
40
Mentors & Expert Guest Speakers
60
Partnerships & Matching Connections Made
97
%
Startup Satisfaction Rate

FAQ

Email is the primary communication channel. Ensure your email is submitted correctly and check it regularly

The first phase is online for one week, while the incubation program requires in-person attendance at one international destination per batch

Participation is free, but full commitment throughout the program is required

Applications are reviewed by committee, followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates.

Teams can join the bootcamp, but only the founder or a co-founder can advance to later phases.

English Language

Yes, attendance is mandatory as it is a key nomination criterion for later stages. The Bootcamp is a one-week intensive program, consisting of four days of workshops and a final pitch/demo day.

A six-week learning and practical program in collaboration with leading international universities and incubators

Withdrawal is allowed up to two weeks before the program starts; after that, it is not permitted

The program offers technical services for startup growth, and founders can apply for financial incentives through NTDP (the National Program for Technology Development)

Direct financial aid is not provided, but support is available through Code for Tech Founders graduates

No, the program does not take equity from startups

 

No, all provided benefits are non-refundable

You can fill out the application form on the website once the registration opens

The duration of the bootcamp is one week, the incubation is 6 weeks, and the Digital Incentives for startups is 8 weeks

Coaching and mentoring

Logistics support

Co-working space

Linking with investors (local and international)