- What
- Targeted investment.
- Who
- Tech companies or established mining companies.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from outside Saudi Arabia All programmes open to founders from abroad →
- Latest
- Last cohort Oct 2025 — First set of Mining Innovation Studio projects announcedNewest dated item on its own site · checked Oct 2026
Checked · October 2026 · newlab.com/locations/riyadh · How we check ↗
In detail
Newlab Riyadh — Mining Innovation Studio is a government innovation studio in Saudi Arabia. Venture studio at Newlab Riyadh focused on mining innovation — run by Newlab with partners NIDLP, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Maaden, ESNAD and SGS (formal launch announced at FMF 2025). Open call for tech companies and established mining players; Newlab Riyadh's wider platform also covers energy, logistics and advanced manufacturing.
- Amount
- Targeted investments — terms not published
- Eligibility
- Tech company or established mining company
- Sectors
- Mining innovation — exploration, recovery, processing, sustainable operations
- Status
- Active
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what Newlab Riyadh — Mining Innovation Studio publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“This public-private initiative aims to attract top talent and startups from around the world to develop, test, and scale new technologies in KSA”
“2025 was a year of growth for Newlab and our 400+ member companies around the world.”
“Newlab has partnered with the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) , The Ministry of Industry and Minerals (MIM), Ma'aden, Saudi Mining Services Company (ESNAD), Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) to establish a Mining Innovation Studio.”
“If you are a technology company developing a novel solution or an established mining company looking to adopt emerging technology within these focus areas, please submit an expression of interest.”
“Through the program, Newlab will structure collaborations between global startups and companies along the mining value chain in Saudi Arabia and make targeted investments designed to drive technology commercialization”
“Submit your interest now to access industry expertise, real-world pilots, de-risked commercialization pathways, and strategic market entry under Vision 2030.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare accelerators & incubators in Saudi Arabia
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Newlab Riyadh — Mining Innovation StudioTargeted investment. | not published | Targeted investments | Active |
| 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 |
| Falak Flagship ProgramDirect funding of up to SAR 375,000 plus soft landing and technical enablement. | up to SAR 375,000 | Equity | Dormant |
| 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 |
| 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 Newlab Riyadh — Mining Innovation Studio offer?
Targeted investment.
Does Newlab Riyadh — Mining Innovation Studio take equity?
Targeted investments.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Open to companies from outside Saudi Arabia.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · newlab.com/locations/riyadh · Checked October 2026