Saudi Innovation Grants Program (SIGP)
RDIA's challenge-based grant funds Saudi SMEs and academic entrepreneurs with up to SAR 4 million to turn research into solutions for national challenges in health, sustainability, energy and future economies.
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Past calls: 1 May 2025
What you get
Grants of up to SAR 4 million, with no equity or IP given up, in two stages (Proof of Concept 6-12 months, Proof of Value 18-24 months). SEIR and SETP tracks; open access to national research infrastructure.
Who it's for
Saudi SMEs with in-house R&D, SMEs partnering with universities, and academic entrepreneurs commercialising IP with an SME.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Sectors
- Health & biotech · Sustainability · Energy · Industry · Deep tech
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