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CODE — Center of Digital Entrepreneurship

MCIT's startup support platform.

What
Access to 7 CODE labs and a 20-partner innovation network.
Who
Registration forms are Arabic-only.
Cost
No equity — accelerator programme
From abroad
Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026) All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Status
Active

Checked · September 2026 · code.mcit.gov.sa/en/Code-Page/innovation-labs · How we check ↗

In detail

CODE — Center of Digital Entrepreneurship is a government accelerator in Saudi Arabia. MCIT's startup support platform. 220 programmes, 7 CODE Labs nationwide, 1,600+ startups supported. 2026: concluded Saudi Game Champions #2 — 20 studios, 20 games, 54 entrepreneurs, Demo Day before investors and publishers.

Amount
7 CODE labs + 20-partner innovation network
Terms
No equity
Eligibility
Programme registration forms currently Arabic-only
Sectors
ICT, Digital innovation
Status
Active

What the source says

“جميع الحقوق محفوظة لوزارة الاتصالات وتقنية المعلومات 2026 ©”

mcit.gov.sa/ar/code-landingpage · seen September 2026

“An integrated hub for supporting and empowering entrepreneurs throughout their entrepreneurial journey.”

mcit.gov.sa/en/code-landingpage · seen September 2026

“coworking spaces, business services, incubation programs, and acceleration programs within one inspiring environment.”

mcit.gov.sa/en/code-landingpage · seen September 2026

“specialized game development program that combines Game Jam events with game project incubation”

mcit.gov.sa/en/code-landingpage · seen September 2026

Closing soon on the map

Cultural Development Fund (CDF)

Grant · Saudi Arabia
Up to SAR 500,000 non-repayable per project, capped at 20 projects total.
No equity — grant
29 Sep 2026closes

Finspire

Accelerator · Saudi Arabia
SAR 100,000 development funding, earmarked rather than paid as cash.
Equity via SAFE, capped at 5%
4 Oct 2026closes

QSTP Incubation

Accelerator · Qatar
In-kind support: Doha workspace and housing for a four-week Sprint, talent and investor access.
Equity — 1.5% deferred SAFE-style stake
1 Nov 2026closes

All published deadlines →

More accelerators & incubators in Saudi Arabia

Antler MENAP

Accelerator · Saudi Arabia
$180,000 via SAFE for 11% equity, plus up to $320,000 uncapped follow-on.
Equity — about 11% via SAFE

Finspire

Accelerator · Saudi Arabia
SAR 100,000 development funding, earmarked rather than paid as cash.
Equity via SAFE, capped at 5%
4 Oct 2026closes

inspireU by stc

Accelerator · Saudi Arabia
General track (3 months) or Advanced track (6 months, invitation-only).
No equity — corporate accelerator

Newlab Riyadh — Mining Innovation Studio

Accelerator · Saudi Arabia
Targeted investment.
No equity — targeted investment

All accelerators & incubators in Saudi Arabia →  ·  Across the Gulf →

More programmes that take no equity →

Sources

Primary source · code.mcit.gov.sa/en/Code-Page/innovation-labs · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/mcitgovsa · Checked September 2026

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