The Saudi Digital Entrepreneurship Center has launched an AI startup incubator program.

       Recently, the Digital Entrepreneurship Center of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in Saudi Arabia has launched a dedicated incubator to support the development of artificial intelligence startups. This move will strengthen Saudi Arabia's position as a regional innovation hub and reinforce the role of artificial intelligence as a key driver of digital economic growth. The program covers 20 artificial intelligence startups and aims to empower innovators to transform their ideas into viable technological solutions. The four - month project is open to technology enthusiasts, experts, and industry leaders, offering a range of preferential benefits including training, financial support from the National Technology Development Program (NTDP), mentorship, digital incentives, networking opportunities, and office space. The project collaborates with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), the National Technology Development Program (NTDP), the Saudi Artificial Intelligence Company (SCAI), SambaNova (a technology company in the field of artificial intelligence and data analysis), and BIM Ventures (a venture capital firm) to create a nurturing environment conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship.