AI Startup Accelerator

Part of Sila, the France-Mediterranean initiative for AI: selects a cohort of 10 high-potential AI startups from Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia and supports them to scale.

Creative Destruction Lab's nine-month AI stream in Doha for ventures deploying secure, scalable AI in real-world settings, with mentor sessions every eight weeks. Applications are open for the 2026/27 programme year.

Helps Saudi workers adopt AI and build future skills, with working papers and expert sessions.

Accelerator for high-growth startups offering growth and market-access support. Its inaugural cohort was announced on 16 December 2025; no fixed cash award or equity terms were confirmed.

AI track in Monsha’at’s virtual lab to help Saudi startups and SMEs adopt AI.

A partnership-driven program providing technical support and regional expertise to innovation-driven technology startups in Palestine.

A specialist startup program supports AI companies with incentives, ecosystem partners and growth resources.

Abu Dhabi accelerator for AI startups, backed by Presight with Microsoft, NVIDIA and MBZUAI.

Ten-week, equity-free Google programme for startups across the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye, pairing founders with Google AI and Cloud experts. The 2026 cohort runs October–December; applications closed 31 August 2026.

An AI-focused business hub offers company setup support, innovation services and startup acceleration.

Generative AI startup accelerator backed by $1 billion in Saudi funding, announced at LEAP 2024.

A regional support initiative operating across Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq to empower entrepreneurs with innovation-driven solutions.

Riyadh technology-startup hub offering incubation and acceleration, workspace, mentoring and investor access. The reviewed programme pages do not confirm cash grants or compute-credit allocations; cohort applications may be closed.

Five-month pre-seed and seed-stage technology accelerator. Published terms state US$150,000 investment via SAFE: US$110,000 cash plus a US$40,000 programme fee. It is not an equity-free grant; separate from the Oraseya Capital investor listing.

Financial-innovation ecosystem offering accelerator programmes, licensing and coworking support. Distinct from Dubai AI Campus; no direct cash grant or standard investment amount was confirmed.

A specialized seed and early-stage funding opportunity designed to drive technology innovation and growth for startups in the UAE.

Saudi accelerator by 500 Global and Sanabil Investments supporting early-stage MENA startups, including AI-enabled businesses.

Programme for women entrepreneurs offering mentoring, workshops and networks. The official seventh-edition page states equity-free funding up to US$35,000; awards depend on the programme’s selection and terms.

Moroccan startup investment and support programme. Expand212 describes a co-investment ticket up to MAD 13 million; scope and individual terms require confirmation. A standard EUR 3 million award was not verified.

Historical Misk Innovation and 500 Startups accelerator for MENA founders, documented in 2019. Accepted companies received investment from 500 Falcons; US$150,000 for 6% equity and current applications are not confirmed. Separate from Sanabil 500 and Misk bootcamps.

Startup acceleration programme from Falak Investment Hub. Its programme page states SAR 5 million investment across up to ten startups—not SAR 5 million per startup. Active cohort and individual investment terms require confirmation; separate from paid workspace memberships.

Tunisian seed accelerator associated with the Anava Seed Fund. Published historical terms state TND 200,000 for 10%–15% equity and conditional TND 600,000–800,000 follow-on with new investors; current availability is not confirmed.

Six-month startup accelerator from KAUST and SAB. Its English page states US$40,000 funding and US$100,000 follow-on for ten selected teams; Arabic-page figures differ. Confirm cohort terms; non-dilutive status is not established.

stc accelerator with a three-month general programme and a six-month invitation-only advanced programme. Benefits include mentoring and grants or investments; no universal funding amount or equity terms were confirmed.

Technology incubation offering within the in5 innovation platform, with facilities, prototyping resources and subsidised business setup. Official evidence does not confirm direct microgrants or a standard investment ticket.

University-based accelerator offering startup development, investor networks and investment-readiness support. Its overview does not confirm a standard cash award or equity stake.

Egyptian seed accelerator. Published FAC fund terms state up to EGP 1.5 million for 10% equity and up to EGP 3 million conditional follow-on; these are historical published terms, not confirmed current offers.

Current SDAIA initiative supporting data and AI startups with expertise, resources, strategic partnerships and investment connections. Follows SDAIA's earlier Generative AI Accelerator and AIM-X programmes.

TIEC technology-startup incubation programme. Its official package lists EGP 480,000 at 0% equity for marketing, HR, legal and technical services, plus US$10,000 AWS credits; this is not an unrestricted cash award.

Technology-startup incubation offering from Qatar Science & Technology Park, part of Qatar Foundation. No current standard cash award, equity percentage or separate launch date was confirmed.

A capacity-building initiative designed to empower and grow the technology startup ecosystem and supporting organizations in Algeria.

An acceleration program providing resources and mentorship for Moroccan tech entrepreneurs to scale their innovative products locally and regionally.

A dedicated support framework in Palestine that helps tech startups develop innovation-driven solutions through regional expertise and guidance.

A collaborative initiative aimed at fostering an entrepreneurship mindset in youth to solve challenges in sectors like education and health.

A targeted acceleration program designed to empower female entrepreneurs in Tunisia through workshops and specialized training.

An initiative focused on the economic empowerment of North African youth within the green economy and sustainable technology sectors.

A competition focusing on innovative property technology solutions to drive digital transformation in the Egyptian real estate sector.