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Saudi Unicorns

Saudi Unicorns — Scaleup Acceleration

Supports Saudi technology scaleups through non-cash growth acceleration and ecosystem access.

Saudi Unicorns is a non-cash scaleup acceleration program operated by Saudi Arabia's National Technology Development Program (NTDP), targeting rapidly growing Saudi technology companies positioned to reach unicorn status. The program does not award direct funding; all support is in-kind and service-based, delivered through NTDP's national innovation infrastructure.

Benefits include physical works

Non-cash acceleration support for rapidly growing Saudi technology companies targeting unicorn status, including investor matchmaking, mentorship, talent development, government access, and international expansion advisory.

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.In-kind assistance
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