The National Livestock & Fisheries Development Program in Saudi Arabia has approved the launch of specialized business accelerators focused on the livestock and biotechnology sectors. This initiative aims to drive startup growth and facilitate institutional investment in one of the key priority areas under Saudi Vision 2030.
The decision was taken during the 20th meeting of the Board of Directors, chaired by Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadley, and attended by representatives from both the public and private sectors.
As part of the approved roadmap, the program will oversee the development of the Grandparent Excellence Center, which will lead efforts to localize broiler chicken breeds with full Saudi genetic ownership. The goal is to reduce reliance on imports and enable exports to markets in hot climates.
The board also endorsed several initiatives aimed at enhancing the veterinary infrastructure, including the establishment of a National Animal Vaccine Bank, the creation of a unified procurement platform for veterinary vaccines, and support for the private sector in setting up local vaccine manufacturing units in collaboration with international entities such as Bioaftogen.
Additionally, the board reviewed proposals to activate modern automated slaughterhouses, which offer potential for investment in value-added industries such as leather, fertilizers, and recycled protein products. The project aims to attract investors across integrated value chains, with an emphasis on reducing waste and improving operational efficiency.
