2025
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
Tech Founders Program offers a development program of three different Phases:
- Local bootcamp program (virtual).
- International Incubation Program.
- Digital Perks.
An intensive virtual 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
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
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
March, 2025
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FAQ
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The first phase of the program will be a (virtual) bootcamp for one week, while the second phase of the program (international incubation) requires in-person attendance of the founder or one of the co-founders at one international destination per patch
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 a key nomination criterion to the next phase. The (virtual) bootcamp is a one-week intensive program, consisting of four days of workshops, and the final day is dedicated to 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
Mentorship and Guidance: Provides an opportunity to connect with experts in technology and entrepreneurship, supporting startup founders in making informed decisions and overcoming challenges during the development phase, thereby accelerating project growth.
Digital Incentives: Technical support designed to assist startups in reducing costs and expediting growth, including access to digital tools and memberships on global platforms, within free or discounted packages to beneficiaries of the center’s programs. (Coming soon)
Technical Support: Comprehensive technical support through advanced innovation centers and labs, catering to meet the project’s needs at every stage.
Incubation Program: Fully equipped workspaces to support projects at all stages, within a stimulating environment located in the Kingdom’s best innovation labs and centers.
Modeling Lab: Access to specialized innovation centers and laboratories across the Kingdom for designing and testing project prototypes.
Center Facilities: Availability of diverse facilities to support your project by providing a well-designed and comfortable working environment in collaboration with the Kingdom’s leading innovation centers and labs.
Financial Support: Opportunities to connect with the right investors to support project growth, complemented by financial incentives available through the National Technology Development Program (NTDP).
Premium Residency: Type of residency in Saudi Arabia designed to attract and retain talents, investors, and entrepreneurs, granting holders the privilege to reside in the Kingdom and enjoy various benefits.