Deadline:
February 27, 2025
Program Starts: April 13, 2025
Program Ends: July 05, 2025
Location(s)
Saudi Arabia
Overview
Details
Program Details
The Misk Accelerator was founded in 2019 with the goal of enabling and supporting early-stage tech startups locally and worldwide that seek to have Saudi Arabia, the largest market in the MENA region, as their platform to operate and grow.
Since 2019, the Misk Accelerator has supported 193 startups across 10 cohorts. In its 11th cohort, a qualified batch of 20 startups will participate in the 12-week hybrid (in-person and virtual) program providing startups with all the mentorship, resources, and tools aimed at accelerating their growth and expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Program Elements
- 1-to-1 Coaching Sessions: These sessions are designed to customize your Misk Accelerator experience by having hands-on detailed sessions around core elements.
- Focus Weeks: These in-person weeks are meticulously crafted to equip startups with the essential tools and guidance vital for excelling in diverse aspects of their entrepreneurial journey.
- MasterClasses & Workshops: These sessions are led by industry leaders and entrepreneurship experts to share their knowledge and insights through tailored content followed by Q&A to address your particular challenges.
- Misk Accelerator Investor Night: This key event revolves around founders presenting their business ideas to a distinguished group of venture capitalists and angel investors, followed by curated 1:1 introductions to maximize the potential of investment.
- Demo Day: The grand finale! The flagship Misk Accelerator Demo Day is one of the premier events in the KSA innovation calendar - expect senior stakeholders to attend that are eager to learn more about YOUR game-changing solution.
- Global Engagement: Startups will travel to a global innovation hub, engaging with vibrant local ecosystems to expand operations and connect with investors.
- Secure Direct Equity Investments: Selected startups will receive direct equity investments from a global venture investment partner, providing the capital needed to scale rapidly.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
We are looking for startups that meet the following criteria:
- Tech startups
- Early-stage with early traction
- Operating or looking to scale in KSA
- Post MVP
Dates
Deadline: February 27, 2025
Program starts:
April 13, 2025
Program ends:
July 05, 2025
Program Starts: April 13, 2025
Program Ends: July 05, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Program Highlights
- Zero equity
- Access to local and global network of founders, investors, communities, and more
- Business development and funding opportunities
- Access to shared office space
- Tailored support services and IT perks
- Post-program support
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
