Makken – Fintech Enablement Program
Makken gives Saudi fintechs a fast, subsidised path to compliant cloud and cybersecurity infrastructure through vetted providers.
[ What you get ]
One-stop tech enablement: cloud setup with security components in ~72 hours, managed cloud and cybersecurity services (EDR, VA, DFIR, 24/7 SOC), brand protection, device management and security training; subsidy available for early-stage fintechs.
[ Who it's for ]
Fintech companies in Saudi Arabia; subsidy eligibility for early-stage fintechs is checked via the Makken site.
- Run by
- Fintech Saudi (initiative of SAMA and CMA)
- Equity
- No equity taken
- Format
- Remote
- Where
- Riyadh
- Duration
- unknown
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Sectors
- Fintech · Cloud · Cybersecurity
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Sources:fintechsaudi.sa