- What
- Saudi AI authority; runs the GAIA generative AI accelerator.
Checked · October 2026 · sdaia.gov.sa/en/SDAIA/Pages/default.aspx · How we check ↗
In detail
SDAIA is a government authority in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Data and AI Authority. Runs a 10-week generative AI accelerator for tech startups, with grants provided by the National Technology Development Program — see the GAIA entry.
- Amount
- Not a funding programme — see the GAIA entry
- Services
- Generative AI accelerator (GAIA)
- Status
- Active
What the source says
“The generative AI accelerator is a 10-week program designed to support the journey of entrepreneurs and provide tech startups with AI tools and technologies.”
“SDAIA set forth to become the foundation of empowering young national capabilities.”
“That is by innovating digital solutions that contribute to addressing all obstacles, building a Data and AI-based future, and meeting the Saudi Vision 2030 goals.”
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Compare government programmes in Saudi Arabia
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SDAIASaudi AI authority; runs the GAIA generative AI accelerator. | 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 |
| MCIT — Ministry of CommunicationsAccess to CODE programmes: Tech Founders, incubation and CODE Nine 66. | not published | Not published | Active |
| 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 |
| 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 SDAIA offer?
Saudi AI authority; runs the GAIA generative AI accelerator.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · sdaia.gov.sa/en/SDAIA/Pages/default.aspx · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/sdaia-ksa · Checked October 2026