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Sirdab Lab

Kuwait's startup hub since 2015 — coworking, community and events space.

What
Coworking space and programme support for tech founders.
Who
Aspiring tech founders in Kuwait and the wider MENA region.
Status
Active

Checked · September 2026 · sirdab-lab.com · How we check ↗

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In detail

Sirdab Lab is a startup hub + co-working in Kuwait. Kuwait's startup hub since 2015 — coworking, community and events space. Based in Dasman Complex, Sharq, Kuwait City.

Amount
Workspace + programme support
Eligibility
Aspiring tech founders in Kuwait and MENA
Sectors
Digital products, tech-first startups
Benefits
  • Coworking
  • Community events
  • Host of KDSC programmes
Status
Active

What the source says

“Sirdab Lab exists to help aspiring entrepreneurs realize their dreams and build the best digital products and tech startups they can.”

sirdab-lab.com · seen September 2026

“Access to smart money, optional seed funding, access to follow on funding”

sirdab-lab.com · seen September 2026

Closing soon on the map

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Sources

Primary source · sirdab-lab.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/sirdab-lab · Checked September 2026