Riyadh Valley Company Establishes KSU Fund and Accelerator in Partnership with SparkLabs
Riyadh Valley Company (RVC), the investment arm of King Saud University (KSU), announced its participation in establishing the King Saud University Fund and Accelerator in partnership with SparkLabs Saudi Arabia, a global venture capital and accelerator platform.
The initiative aims to strengthen the university’s innovation ecosystem and enable the transformation of scientific research and entrepreneurial projects into technology startups with sustainable economic impact, reinforcing KSU’s role in advancing the knowledge economy.
The fund will target early-stage startups, with a particular focus on ventures emerging from King Saud University, including projects led by students, researchers, and faculty members. It will also attract promising tech companies seeking to leverage the university’s advanced research and technical infrastructure.
The fund will be managed by SparkLabs Group, founded in Silicon Valley in 2013, operating in more than 12 countries, and backed by a strong investment track record that includes hundreds of technology companies across various sectors.
Accelerator Program
The program offers participating startups:
- Funding of up to $300,000.
- Mentorship from global industry leaders.
- An entrepreneurial community for early customer access.
- Access to a network of leading global investors.
- Global market expansion through SparkLabs’ international network.
The accelerator will launch in April 2026 and run as a four-month intensive growth program. Applications are currently open, with the deadline set for March 10, 2026.
