- What
- Direct funding of up to SAR 375,000 plus soft landing and technical enablement.
- Who
- Core AI companies with a live product, Saudi-based or targeting Saudi Arabia.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from abroad — must be Saudi-based, or committed to expanding into/targeting the Saudi market (a 'Soft Landing to Saudi' track exists for companies establishing local operations) All programmes open to founders from abroad →
- Latest
- Last cohort Jul 2026 — 2026 cohort core accelerator programme started 1 JulyNewest dated item on its own site · checked Oct 2026
- Timeline
- 2026 cycle: applications 5 Apr–20 May, pre-program 1 Jun, core programme 1 Jul ↗As published by the programme itself
Checked · October 2026 · flagship.falak.sa · How we check ↗
In detail
Falak Flagship Program is an investment-backed accelerator in Saudi Arabia. Investment-backed accelerator run by Falak, with NTDP as partner for the AI-core cohort. Direct funding of up to SAR 375,000, soft landing into Saudi Arabia including entity establishment and MISA registration, and technical enablement.
- Amount
- Up to SAR 375,000 direct funding - equity taken not published
- Terms
- Not published - the programme page states the funding but no stake
- Eligibility
- Live product (MVP or beyond) with early signs of traction - a core AI company where AI is central and not a feature - Saudi-based or targeting the Saudi market - full-time founder
- Sectors
- Construction Tech, Supply Chain Tech, Retail Tech, AI Operational Infrastructure, PropTech, Service Robotics, Industry 4.0
- Benefits
- Soft landing to Saudi Arabia with entity establishment and MISA registration - technical enablement - stated $1M of perks and discounts - mentorship across five value pillars
- Status
- Dormant - the 2026 AI-core cohort is closed: applications ran 5 April to 20 May 2026 and the programme started 1 July 2026; no further cohort published (checked September 2026)
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what Falak Flagship Program publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“You're in Saudi or Targeting Saudi”
“Access to direct funding of up to SAR 375,000 to accelerate your company's growth during the program.”
“05 Apr 2026 Applications Launch - 20 May 2026 Final Deadline - 01 Jul 2026 Core Accelerator Program”
“a live product (MVP or beyond) and early signs of traction - a Core AI Company”
“Soft Landing to Saudi with entity establishment and MISA registration”
“This year, we are launching a sector-focused investment-backed program in AI in partnership with NTDP.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare accelerators & incubators in Saudi Arabia
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Falak Flagship ProgramDirect funding of up to SAR 375,000 plus soft landing and technical enablement. | up to SAR 375,000 | Equity | Dormant |
| 500 Global SaudiPossible $100,000+ equity investment; $35,000 Phase 1 fee; 12-week Riyadh programme. | $100,000+ | Equity | Closed |
| Antler MENAP$180,000 via SAFE for 11% equity, plus up to $320,000 uncapped follow-on. | up to $320,000 | Equity | Open |
| CODE — Center of Digital EntrepreneurshipCoworking spaces, business services, incubation and acceleration programmes. | not published | Not published | Active |
| FinspireUp to SAR 100,000 development funding, earmarked rather than paid as cash. | up to SAR 100,000 | Equity via SAFE, capped at 5% | Closed |
| Flat6Labs RiyadhSAR 500K in cash seed funding plus SAR 2.4M in follow-on funding. | SAR 2.4M | Equity | Closed |
| inspireU by stcGeneral track (3 months, grants) or Advanced track (6 months, invitation-only, funding). | not published | Not published | Active |
| NEOM Level Up (Gaming Accelerator)Funding for gaming studios. | not published | Not published | Closed |
| Newlab Riyadh — Mining Innovation StudioTargeted investment. | not published | Targeted investments | Active |
| Orbit Ventures (formerly Orbit Startups)$80,000–$100,000 invested in every startup over a 4-month batch. | not published | Equity | Closed |
| Princess Nourah University – University Startup AcceleratorUniversity accelerator with financial and in-kind grants; PNU invests in top startups. | not published | Not published | Active |
| TAQADAMUp to $140K: $40K base grant plus up to $100K follow-on for top teams. | up to $140K | No equity | Closed |
| The GarageIncubator, accelerator and Bridge programmes with free workspace; no funding figure published. | not published | Not published | Active |
| VMSSeed funding and grants plus investor access. | not published | Not published | Active |
| EWAx Sedrah — Environment AcceleratorSupport programme for environment-sector startups. | not published | Not published | Closed |
| GEA Entertainment Accelerator3-month accelerator with workshops, mentors, co-working and investor access; no direct funding. | not published | Free to participate; no direct funding | Closed |
| impactU by stcImpact incubation programme. | not published | No equity | Dormant |
| KAUST ScaleXLab access, faculty consultation and market-entry support in Saudi Arabia; no direct funding. | not published | Free to apply; no direct funding | Closed |
| KSU Aspiring Entrepreneurs Program (Riyadh Valley Company)KSU founder programme: top 3 projects compete for SAR 500,000 initial funding. | SAR 500,000 | Not published | Active |
| SDAIA GAIA ProgramA 10-week generative-AI accelerator with SAR 150,000 in grants from NTDP. | SAR 150,000 | Not published | Dormant |
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).
All accelerators & incubators in Saudi Arabia → · Across the Gulf →
Questions founders ask
What does Falak Flagship Program offer?
Direct funding of up to SAR 375,000 plus soft landing and technical enablement.
Does Falak Flagship Program take equity?
Equity.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Open to companies from abroad — must be Saudi-based, or committed to expanding into/targeting the Saudi market (a 'Soft Landing to Saudi' track exists for companies establishing local operations).
Is it open now?
No — it is currently closed. The status on this page follows the programme’s own site.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · flagship.falak.sa · Checked October 2026