- What
- KWD 100M (~$350M) capital deployed via government-backed VC and projects.
- Who
- Not applicable — a government VC/projects company, not an open programme.
- Status
- Active
In detail
NTEC is a government VC / projects company in Kuwait. KIA-owned, KWD 100M (~$350M) capitalised tech projects vehicle. 60+ portfolio companies including Tala and Immatics — invests via subsidiaries and spin-out vehicles.
- Amount
- KWD 100M (~$350M) capital
- Services
- PE
- VC
- Investments via subsidiaries
- Tech transfer
- Status
- Active
What the source says
“Capitalized at 100 Million Kuwaiti Dinars (Approximately 350 Million U.S. Dollars)”
ntec.com.kw · seen September 2026
Closing soon on the map
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Up to SAR 500,000 non-repayable per project, capped at 20 projects total.
No equity — grant
29 Sep 2026closes
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4 Oct 2026closes
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In-kind support: Doha workspace and housing for a four-week Sprint, talent and investor access.
Equity — 1.5% deferred SAFE-style stake
1 Nov 2026closes
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Sources
Primary source · ntec.com.kw · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/nteckw