Arabian Accelerator Program

Arabian Accelerator is a cross-border startup acceleration initiative powered by India Accelerator in partnership with the National Technology Development Program (NTDP) of Saudi Arabia. The program is designed to help Indian startups expand into the Saudi Arabian market by providing structured market access, capital support, and ecosystem integration.

The initiative focuses on startups operating in Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, Electric Mobility, PropTech, and DeepTech sectors. Selected startups receive access to a hybrid acceleration model spanning six months, combining virtual readiness sessions with on-ground market exposure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The program is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s national technology and innovation objectives and supports startups in navigating regulatory, procurement, and enterprise engagement landscapes.

The accelerator is backed by a dedicated fund of USD 15 million and plans to select between 8 to 10 early to growth-stage startups. Participants gain exposure to global mentors, curated enterprise connections, investor networks, and structured go-to-market support. A key highlight of the program is market exposure through flagship events such as LEAP, along with direct engagement with Saudi corporates, government entities, and investors.

The program is structured across four phases covering readiness, market exposure, business development, and pilot activation. These phases collectively help startups validate their offerings for the Saudi market, secure pilot opportunities, and prepare for long-term scale through entity setup, compliance, and investment readiness.