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MCIT — Ministry of Communications

Ministry of Communications and IT — runs the CODE entrepreneurship platform.

What
Access to CODE programmes and national financing.
From abroad
Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026) All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Status
Active

Checked · September 2026 · mcit.gov.sa/en · How we check ↗

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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

What the source says

“an integrated destination to support and empower entrepreneurs in their entrepreneurial journey”

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

“Targets promising Saudi tech companies seeking global expansion... integrated development journey combining local capacity building, immersion in leading global entrepreneurship ecosystems”

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

“Provides equipped workspaces with modern tools and flexible facilities supporting ventures from launch through expansion phases”

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

“a game development program that combines a Game Jam and a Game Incubator”

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

“Targets promising Saudi tech companies seeking global expansion”

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

“(no budget/envelope figure found on the CODE landing page or the our-programs listing)”

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

Closing soon on the map

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29 Sep 2026closes

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4 Oct 2026closes

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Equity — 1.5% deferred SAFE-style stake
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No equity — service or permission
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R&D grants plus equity investment.
Equity or convertible note
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No equity — service or permission
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No equity — one-time fee SAR 4,000
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All government programmes in Saudi Arabia →  ·  Across the Gulf →

Sources

Primary source · mcit.gov.sa/en · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/mcitgovsa · Checked September 2026

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