The Misk Accelerator was founded in 2019 to enable and support 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 153 startups across 8 cohorts. In its 9th 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.
Eligibility
They are looking for startups that meet the following criteria:
Tech startups
Early-stage with early traction
Operating or looking to scale in KSA
The program offers a hybrid experience of in-person and virtual sessions. The physical parts will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Benefits
Zero equity
Access to local and global networks 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
The program covers full accommodation expenses and partial flight expenses for the physical weeks
