Misk Foundation Accelerator Program for Startups 2024

The Misk Accelerator was founded in 2019 with the goal of enabling and supporting early-stage tech startups locally and worldwide that seek to have Saudi Arabia, the largest market in the MENA region, as their platform to operate and grow.  

Since 2019, the Misk Accelerator has supported 153 startups across 8 cohorts. In its 9th cohort, a qualified batch of 20 startups will participate in the 12-week hybrid (in-person and virtual) program providing startups with all the mentorship, resources, and tools aimed at accelerating their growth and expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

• Table of Content
• About Misk Foundation
• Misk Foundation Accelerator Program
• Aim and Benefits of Misk Foundation Accelerator Program
• Requirements for Misk Foundation Accelerator Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Misk Foundation Accelerator Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Misk Foundation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Foundation (MiSK Foundation) is a non-profit foundation established by Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman in 2011. Created in 2011, the MiSK foundation was initiated by Mohammad bin Salman, then advisor to the Governor of Riyadh.The MiSK Foundation launched the Tweeps Forum in 2013, an annual networking event connecting the Saudi youth with social media leaders, gathering speakers such as Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ivanka Trump. In October 2015, the MiSK Foundatio... continue reading

Misk Foundation Accelerator Program

Aim and Benefits of Misk Foundation Accelerator Program

• Zero equity
• Access to local and global networks of founders, investors, communities, and more
• Business development and funding opportunities
• Access to shared office space
• Tailored support services and IT perks
• Post-program support
• The program covers full accommodation expenses and partial flight expenses for the physical weeks

Requirements for Misk Foundation Accelerator Program Qualification

They are looking for startups that meet the following criteria:

• Tech startups
• Early-stage with early traction
• Operating or looking to scale in KSA

Interview date, Process and Venue for Misk Foundation Accelerator Program

• Enrollment Status: Applications open
• Applications open: 05 Dec 2023
• Applications close: 31 Jan 2024
• Program Format: Hybrid
• Program Type: Instructor-paced
• Program Start/End Date: 03 Mar - 06 Jun 2024
• Language: English

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Sign up: Sign up to Misk Hub and create your profile.
• Apply: Select the Misk Accelerator program and apply.
• Evaluation: The Misk Accelerator team will review your application based on eligibility criteria and interviews.
• Application confirmation: All applicants will receive an email confirming or rejecting their program enrollment.

For more details,visit Misk website