Startup accelerators in Saudi Arabia: who backs its startups
16 accelerators back startups in Saudi Arabia: they run there or hold at least two portfolio companies based there, 232 portfolio startups in all. The most active here are KAUST (107), 500 Global (67) and Flat6Labs (30).
Accelerators backing startups in Saudi Arabia
| Accelerator | Startups here | Portfolio rounds, 12 mo | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKAUSTAccelerator · Saudi Arabia · Mozn, Soum, Hazen | 107 | 4 | Jul 2026 |
 500 GlobalAccelerator · United States · Lucidya, Drahim, Lendo | 67 | 35 | Oct 2026 |
 Flat6LabsAccelerator · Egypt · Malaa, SARsatX, Nuzul | 30 | 2 | Sep 2026 |
 EndeavorAccelerator · United States · Tabby, Unifonic, PayTabs | 29 | 55 | Oct 2026 |
 TechstarsAccelerator · United States · Torod, SARsatX, Weflawless | 15 | 97 | Oct 2026 |
 AntlerAccelerator · Singapore · Gainz, LivedIn, RiFD | 10 | 53 | Nov 2026 |
 MBRIFAccelerator · United Arab Emirates · SURGiA, Jusoor Labs, Uvera Inc. | 4 | 5 | Oct 2026 |
 Y CombinatorAccelerator · United States · Drahim, erad, Levers | 3 | 255 | Oct 2026 |
 Plug and PlayAccelerator · United States · penny, Kudwa, Buildhop | 3 | 154 | Nov 2026 |
 Hub71Accelerator · United Arab Emirates · Lean Technologies, Amwal Tech, Autobia | 3 | 18 | Oct 2026 |
 SOSVAccelerator · United States · Blink, WakeCap | 2 | 35 | Oct 2026 |
 avraAccelerator · Hala, Lean Technologies | 2 | 25 | Oct 2026 |
 GoogleAccelerator · United States · TruBuild, Jusoor Labs | 2 | 1 | Aug 2026 |
 Cleantech ScandinaviaAccelerator · Aramco Ventures, SABIC | 2 | – | – |
 Oasis500Accelerator · Jordan · Khibraty, Capifly | 2 | – | – |
 FalakAccelerator · Saudi Arabia · Hazen | 1 | – | – |
The most backed startups in Saudi Arabia
SARsatX
Blink
Lean Technologies
TruBuild
Jusoor Labs
Hazen
Labayh
Nuzul
Omniful
Olivery
edfapay
Byanat
Mismarapp
ithnain
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Which accelerators back startups in Saudi Arabia?
16 accelerators back startups in Saudi Arabia: they run there or hold at least two portfolio companies based there, 232 portfolio startups in all. The most active here are KAUST (107), 500 Global (67) and Flat6Labs (30).
How is this list built?
From what each accelerator holds: the portfolio page it publishes, the Y Combinator directory and the announced rounds that name it. An accelerator counts for Saudi Arabia when it runs there or at least two of its portfolio companies are based there; the list is rebuilt every night from 342 portfolios.