The Founder-First Launchpad into Saudi Innovation

We unlock new horizons for solo founders and startups, simpligying setup, validating ideas and connecting you directly to Saudi Arabia’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem

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Licensing & Documentation

Foreign founders face an average of 12 weeks for company setup, with additional costs.

Licensing & Documentation

Foreign founders face an average of 12 weeks for company setup, with additional costs.

Licensing & Documentation

Foreign founders face an average of 12 weeks for company setup, with additional costs.

Banking & Payment Barriers

Delays in bank account opening due to "high-risk" classifications and residency permit complexities.

Banking & Payment Barriers

Delays in bank account opening due to "high-risk" classifications and residency permit complexities.

Banking & Payment Barriers

Delays in bank account opening due to "high-risk" classifications and residency permit complexities.

Talent & Human Capital

A severe shortage of talent in the tech sector, despite "Premium Residency" programs.

Talent & Human Capital

A severe shortage of talent in the tech sector, despite "Premium Residency" programs.

Talent & Human Capital

A severe shortage of talent in the tech sector, despite "Premium Residency" programs.

Funding Access

Funding is concentrated on larger companies, leaving solo founders and micro-startups underserved.

Funding Access

Funding is concentrated on larger companies, leaving solo founders and micro-startups underserved.

Funding Access

Funding is concentrated on larger companies, leaving solo founders and micro-startups underserved.

Regulatory Complexity

Complex and lengthy processes to obtain government approvals and access support programs.

Regulatory Complexity

Complex and lengthy processes to obtain government approvals and access support programs.

Regulatory Complexity

Complex and lengthy processes to obtain government approvals and access support programs.

Global Presence Gap

Limited international participation for foreign-led startups, leading to a gap in global presence.

Global Presence Gap

Limited international participation for foreign-led startups, leading to a gap in global presence.

Global Presence Gap

Limited international participation for foreign-led startups, leading to a gap in global presence.

TRUSTED PARTNERS

Strategic Partners & Ecosystem

Trusted by leading organizations across the Kingdom and region

Government & Investment Partners

Ready to Transform the Ecosystem?

We're seeking KACST's endorsement, leadership personnel, ecosystem access and approval of pilot-phase to validate AlPlatform as the premier gateway for global early founders, micro-startups, and researchers.

Endorsement & Approval

Strategic Liaison

Infrastructure Access

Pilot Launch Support

Endorsement & Approval

Recognized as the Founder-First Entry Point

Official recognition as a standalone entity within KACST's umbrella with exclusive intake gateway positioning

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Endorsement & Approval

Strategic Liaison

Infrastructure Access

Pilot Launch Support

Endorsement & Approval

Recognized as the Founder-First Entry Point

Official recognition as a standalone entity within KACST's umbrella with exclusive intake gateway positioning

Get Started

Endorsement & Approval

Strategic Liaison

Infrastructure Access

Pilot Launch Support

Endorsement & Approval

Recognized as the Founder-First Entry Point

Official recognition as a standalone entity within KACST's umbrella with exclusive intake gateway positioning

Get Started

PROVEN RESULTS

Saudi Arabia's Growing Ecosystem

The Kingdom has rapidly transformed into one of the world's fastest-growing entrepreneurial ecosystems, powered by Vision 2030.

#23

Global Ranking

Riyadh climbed 60 positions in startup ecosystem rankings

230

Startups Launched

The Garage launched startups creating 850+ jobs

$860M

VC Funding

Regional platforms raised (116% annual increase)

550+

Foreign Startups

Issued Riyadi licenses (118% annual increase)

How it works

Amplify & Qualify

We start with a simplae intake – your idea, your goals and your vision. Our team assesses your fit baased on key readiness factors and matches you to a relevant track.

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Amplify & Qualify

We start with a simplae intake – your idea, your goals and your vision. Our team assesses your fit baased on key readiness factors and matches you to a relevant track.

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Build Your Founder Dossier

: We turn your concept into a Saudi-ready profile, working alongside advisors and consultants to shape your business case for technical validity and regulatory alginment

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Build Your Founder Dossier

: We turn your concept into a Saudi-ready profile, working alongside advisors and consultants to shape your business case for technical validity and regulatory alginment

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Validate & Refine

With help from our strategic partners, we apply targeted sprint to help you validate your solution technically and commercially

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Validate & Refine

With help from our strategic partners, we apply targeted sprint to help you validate your solution technically and commercially

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Handoff & Scale

Once your dossier is complete and your business case is validated, The Gate connects you with the right incubation program to progress, pilot and commercially launch your idea.

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Handoff & Scale

Once your dossier is complete and your business case is validated, The Gate connects you with the right incubation program to progress, pilot and commercially launch your idea.

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TRUSTED BY STARTUPS

Praised by innovators and entrepreneurs

Chosen by countless founders and startups to accelerate their growth and success.

Ahmed Mohammed
Founder, MedTech Startup (UK)
"AlPlatform turned what felt like months of paperwork into a clear, fast pathway. Within weeks, we had our dossier ready and doors opened to KACST programs."
John Doe
Entrepreneur, AI Solutions (UAE)
"For the first time, Saudi entry feels like a structured opportunity, not an obstacle. AlPlatform made the process transparent and achievable."
Sarah Johnson
Research Spinout, Europe
"The dossier development sessions were a game-changer. They gave us clarity, a real pitch deck, and credibility with investors inside Saudi."
Robert Davis
Diaspora Founder, FinTech
"AlPlatform bridged the cultural and regulatory gaps for us. It’s more than an intake—it’s a true gateway into the ecosystem."
Emily White
Cohort Participant, AgriTech Startup
"The 3-month pilot was the proof we needed. Our product was validated, and we were smoothly handed off to The Garage for acceleration."

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What is The Gate?

How does The Gate support founders?

Who can apply to The Gate?

What is the Pilot Program?

What makes The Gate different from other incubators or accelerators?

What is a “Founder Dossier?

What is The Gate?

How does The Gate support founders?

Who can apply to The Gate?

What is the Pilot Program?

What makes The Gate different from other incubators or accelerators?

What is a “Founder Dossier?

The Founder-First Launchpad into Saudi Innovation