In a strategic move that reinforces Saudi Arabia’s commitment to becoming a regional hub for digital innovation, the Digital Entrepreneurship Center (CODE)—under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology—has announced the launch of an AI incubator aimed at supporting early-stage startups in the artificial intelligence sector.
The incubator will host 20 AI-focused startups, offering them a comprehensive environment with expert mentorship, cutting-edge technical resources, initial funding, and strategic partnerships to help drive sustainable growth.
The initiative is designed to accelerate innovation in one of the world’s most promising technology sectors by empowering entrepreneurs to transform ideas into viable AI-driven solutions.
It also seeks to close technological gaps through innovation and inspire a new generation of globally competitive tech companies.
The target audience includes tech enthusiasts, domain experts, and decision-makers, with exclusive benefits such as training and development, financial support through the National Technology Development Program (NTDP), mentorship, digital incentives, innovation ecosystem access, and coworking spaces.
Spanning four months, the program is in partnership with SDAIA, SKY, NTDP, SambaNova, and BIM Ventures, and features 30+ training sessions and over 15 mentors and experts.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), this initiative aligns with Vision 2030’s ambition to build a thriving digital economy, and is expected to generate new job opportunities, attract investments, and enhance the Kingdom’s competitiveness in the rapidly growing global AI sector.
