- What
- Internal venture-building only; no external funding route for founders.
- Who
- Not applicable — internal only, no external applications accepted.
Checked · October 2026 · stc.com.sa · How we check ↗
In detail
colab by stc is an internal venture builder — no external applications in Saudi Arabia. stc group corporate venture builder — builds new ventures from the ground up. Internal programme: no public intake, terms or dedicated website.
- Amount
- Internal — no external funding route
- Focus
- New digital ventures in emerging domains (e.g. metaverse, smart cities), addressing white spaces in local and regional markets
- Status
- Active
What the source says
“Locally, we are strengthening Saudi Arabia's position as a digital innovation hub through colab, our corporate venture building arm, which was designed to address white spaces in local and regional markets.”
“[...] designed to address white spaces in local and regional markets. colab is creating new ventures in emerging domains such as the metaverse and smart cities.”
“By driving homegrown innovation, colab aims to position Saudi Arabia at the forefront of the global digital economy.”
“(no terms for founders published; the annual report describes colab only as stc's internal venture builder)”
Closing soon on the map
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| colab by stcInternal venture-building only; no external funding route for founders. | not published | Not published | Active |
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No programmes match these filters.
Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
Questions founders ask
What does colab by stc offer?
Internal venture-building only; no external funding route for founders.
Does colab by stc take equity?
Not published — internal venture builder.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · stc.com.sa · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/stc · Checked October 2026