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Loan Guarantee

Loan Guarantee

Funds Saudi technology companies through government-backed guarantees that reduce lender risk on a majority of the loan value.

OpenNational Technology Development ProgramSaudi Arabia
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The National Technology Development Program (NTDP) Loan Guarantee supports micro, small, and medium Saudi technology companies by providing government-backed financial guarantees covering up to 90% of the financing value extended by participating banks and financial institutions. The program operates through Saudi Arabia's Kafalah Program in partnership with SME Bank Funding Gate. Unlike a direct …

What this grant funds

Government-backed loan guarantees covering up to 90% of financing value for micro, small, and medium Saudi technology companies via the Kafalah Program.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: ntdp.gov.sa