KAUST ScaleX
A soft-landing programme that helps later-stage international tech companies set up in Saudi Arabia, using KAUST's campus, labs and networks plus Riyadh workspace.
[ What you get ]
Soft-landing support for expanding into Saudi Arabia: sponsored travel and accommodation for two senior team members, co-working at KAUST and in Riyadh, lab access, regulatory guidance, mentorship, and introductions to investors, government and industry. No direct funding published.
[ Who it's for ]
Established international tech startups: Series B or equivalent, operating at least 2 years, commercially deployable product, no existing Saudi headquarters or office.
- Run by
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
- Equity
- Not published
- Format
- Hybrid
- Where
- Thuwal
- Duration
- 8 months (online bootcamp, in-person orientation at KAUST, then scaling support)
- Stages
- Growth
- Sectors
- AI · Agritech · Foodtech · Biotech · Healthtech · Cybersecurity · Energy · Robotics · Logistics
[ Elden Studios ]
Accepted? Show up with a product.
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