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Empowering Female Entrepreneurs Program
Monsha'at
Saudi program supporting women entrepreneurs with business development and entrepreneurship support.
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Find programmes, funding routes and growth support for founders in the GCC and beyond. Check each provider's eligibility and terms before applying.
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Founder programmes, training and free guidance for getting started.
Some programmes are for women only or for nationals of one country. Check eligibility before applying.
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ShEntrepreneur Program
Dubai Women Establishment
Explore Dubai Women Establishment’s entrepreneurship programme for Emirati women.
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Sharjah Women Impact Fellowship
Sheraa
Explore Sheraa’s fellowship for women founders based in the UAE.
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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Online Business Education
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women
Take Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women’s online business education programme for women entrepreneurs.
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Monsha'at Academy Training Services
Monsha'at
Entrepreneurship and SME training for founders and teams building businesses in Saudi Arabia.
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SME Support Centers
Monsha'at
Business guidance and advisory support for entrepreneurs and SME owners through Monsha'at support centres.
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Blossom Open Library
Blossom Accelerator
Browse Blossom Accelerator’s open library for practical startup and founder resources.
Loans, government financing, angel and pre-seed investment routes.
Financing terms, stage and location requirements vary. Check eligibility and terms with each provider before applying.
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Women Spark Founder / Startup Marketplace & Demo Days
PLAYBOOK
Explore Women Spark’s founder marketplace and demo-day pathway for female founders.
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Entrepreneurs Financing
Saudi Social Development Bank
Entrepreneur financing from SAR 50,000 to SAR 500,000, subject to product and eligibility criteria.
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Startup Financing Solutions
Emirates Development Bank
Startup financing of up to AED 2 million for eligible UAE companies in qualifying sectors.
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National Fund for SME Development
National Fund for SME Development
Kuwait government fund providing eligible entrepreneurs with SME financing and business support.
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OQAL Entrepreneur Funding
OQAL
Reviewed pitch pathway connecting traction-stage technology founders with OQAL angel investors in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
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QDB Pre-Seed Investment
Qatar Development Bank
Explore up to QAR 250,000 in convertible cash and in-kind support if your startup is in or graduating from a QDB incubation or acceleration program.
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Startup Qatar Investment Program
Qatar Development Bank
Explore equity investment and market-entry support to launch or expand a technology startup in Qatar through QDB's START or GROW track.
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EcosystemSA
EcosystemSA
Free directory of Saudi investors, funding routes, accelerators, services, events, communities and startups.
Accelerators, supplier networks and market-entry support.
Most programmes select companies by stage, sector or location. Check criteria and costs with the provider.
Professional Networks
WEConnect International Business Registration
WEConnect International
Register a women-owned business free to join a global supplier network, build a buyer-visible profile and access eligible training and events.
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Monsha'at Business Accelerators
Monsha'at
Accelerator programs for startups and growing businesses seeking structured support in Saudi Arabia.
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Endeavor Saudi Arabia
Endeavor Saudi Arabia
Explore Endeavor Saudi Arabia's selected founder network, mentorship and fundraising guidance for high-growth entrepreneurs.
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500 Global MENA Founder Programs
500 Global
Founder programs for early-stage companies building across the Middle East and North Africa.
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Blossom Saudi Soft Landing
Blossom Accelerator
Explore Blossom’s soft-landing support for startups entering the Saudi market.
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National Programme for SMEs
UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism
UAE government services and business support for registered small and medium-sized companies.
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Female Founders
Female Founders
Women founders, investors and leaders can find accelerator programs, money education, events and community membership through Female Founders' European network.
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