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.
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[ 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
- KAUST ScaleX
- Stages
- Growth
- Sectors
- AI · Agriculture · Food · Health & biotech · Cybersecurity · Energy · Deep tech · Logistics
[ Elden Studios ]
Accepted? Show up with a product.
KAUST ScaleX asks for a working product. Elden Studios builds your MVP in weeks, in your name, so you apply with something live.
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