- What
- Access to CODE programmes: Tech Founders, incubation and CODE Nine 66.
- From abroad
- Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026) All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · mcit.gov.sa/en · How we check ↗
In detail
MCIT — Ministry of Communications is a government ministry in Saudi Arabia. Ministry of Communications and IT — runs the CODE entrepreneurship platform. Live CODE programmes: Tech Founders (global expansion for Saudi tech companies), the Incubation Program, and CODE Nine 66 for gaming.
- Amount
- Programme envelope not published
- Services
- CODE incubation
- Tech Founders global track
- CODE Nine 66 (gaming)
- Status
- Active
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what MCIT — Ministry of Communications publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“مركز ريادة الأعمال الرقمية (كود)» هو أحد برامج وزارة الاتصالات وتقنية المعلومات، ويُعد وجهة متكاملة لدعم وتمكين رواد الأعمال في رحلتهم الريادية…”
“يهدف برنامج Tech Founders إلى تمكين الشركات التقنية السعودية الواعدة من التوسع عالميًا، من خلال تزويد مؤسسيها بالمعارف والمهارات والعلاقات التي تعزز جاهزيتهم للنمو، ودخول الأسواق الدولية…”
“يوفر برنامج الاحتضان مساحات عمل مجهزة بأحدث الأدوات والتقنيات، ومصممة لدعم مشروعك من مرحلة الانطلاق وحتى مراحل التوسع، مع مرافق مرنة تلبي احتياجاتك اليومية.”
“«كود ناين 66» هو برنامج متخصص في تطوير الألعاب الإلكترونية، يجمع بين فعاليات Game Jam واحتضان مشاريع الألعاب…”
“(no budget or envelope on the CODE landing page)”
“تعرّف على برامج «كود» المتاحة، وابدأ رحلتك الريادية معنا.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare government programmes in Saudi Arabia
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MCIT — Ministry of CommunicationsAccess to CODE programmes: Tech Founders, incubation and CODE Nine 66. | not published | Not published | Active |
| CMA FinTech Lab (ExPermit)Regulatory permission to test products live; no funding provided. | not published | No equity | Open |
| KAUST UniversityR&D grants (NextEra), TAQADAM non-dilutive funding up to $140K, KIV equity $100K–$700K. | $100K–$700K | Equity or convertible note | Open |
| MISA — Ministry of InvestmentInvestor registration, entrepreneur registration and RHQ programme access. | not published | No equity | Active |
| Premium Residency — Entrepreneur TrackResidency for founders with a round of SAR 400K+ (20% share) or SAR 15M+ (10% share). | not published | No equity | Active |
| SAMA FinTech SandboxRegulatory permission to test fintech and insurtech products. | not published | No equity | Active |
| SHIFT Innovation Center RiyadhInnovation hub with the Digi X-Lab data and AI facility. | not published | No equity | Active |
| Cloud Computing SEZCST-supervised zone: onboarding support and incentives for data centres nationwide. | not published | No equity | Active |
| Cybersecurity Accelerator (National Cybersecurity Authority)Government accelerator for cybersecurity startups; financial support is a goal. | not published | Not published | Closed |
| MEWAMentorship, access to funding and technical assistance. | not published | Not published | Closed |
| Monsha'atLoan guarantees and programme support for SMEs. | not published | Not published | Active |
| PIF Startup EcosystemNot a direct-application fund — invests in funds rather than startups. | not published | Indirect | Active |
| SDAIASaudi AI authority; runs the GAIA generative AI accelerator. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Tourism Development Fund (TDF)Tourism fund: MSME loans via partner banks and lenders, plus a non-financial accelerator. | not published | Loans | Active |
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 government programmes in Saudi Arabia → · Across the Gulf →
Questions founders ask
What does MCIT — Ministry of Communications offer?
Access to CODE programmes: Tech Founders, incubation and CODE Nine 66.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026).
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · mcit.gov.sa/en · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/mcitgovsa · Checked October 2026