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Zain Great Idea (ZGI)

Zain Group's accelerator. 7,000+ entrepreneurs have taken part.

What
Accelerator programme support plus pitch access to Zain Ventures.
Who
Tech entrepreneurs resident in Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Jordan, Bahrain or Iraq.
From abroad
Within the region: region ("across the region"); the live registration form's Country of Residence field lists Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Iraq and Jordan All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Status
Open · taking applications

Checked · September 2026 · zaingreatidea.com · How we check ↗

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In detail

Zain Great Idea (ZGI) is a corporate accelerator in Kuwait. Zain Group's accelerator. 7,000+ entrepreneurs have taken part. Silicon Valley acceleration.

Amount
Programme support · Pitch access to Zain Ventures
Eligibility
Tech entrepreneurs resident in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, Iraq or Jordan (country list on the registration form)
Sectors
Fintech, AI, E-commerce, Edu-tech, Hardware, Other (industry list on the registration form)
Benefits
  • Accelerator with a trip to Silicon Valley
  • mentorship from global experts
  • bootcamps
  • pitch to Zain Ventures
Status
Active — applications open via the registration form on zaingreatidea.com

What the source says

“For 15 years, Zain Great Idea has been backing passionate Kuwaiti founders with bold ideas. Now open to entrepreneurs from across the region”

zaingreatidea.com · seen September 2026

“the Accelerator program offers unique access and a trip to Silicon Valley”

zaingreatidea.com · seen September 2026

“Pitch to Zain Ventures and connect with the region's biggest investor network”

zaingreatidea.com · seen September 2026

“Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Jordan (Country of Residence dropdown)”

zaingreatidea.com/registration · seen September 2026

“personal mentorship from global experts, practical bootcamps, and connections to investors”

zaingreatidea.com · seen September 2026

“APPLY NOW (working registration form, no closure or deadline notice)”

zaingreatidea.com/registration · seen September 2026

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Sources

Primary source · zaingreatidea.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/zain · Checked September 2026

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