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HP LIFE — Business and Digital Skills

Free online courses covering practical business and digital skills, including entrepreneurship, marketing and finance.

Ureed — Freelance Marketplace

Regional freelance marketplace where independent professionals can create profiles, explore projects and offer services to clients.

500 Global MENA Founder Programs

Founder programs for early-stage companies building across the Middle East and North Africa.

Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council Workshops & Training

A regular programme of workshops and training for women entrepreneurs in Abu Dhabi, online and in person, in Arabic and English.

The Mubdi'ah programme is limited to UAE women nationals.

Ajman Business Women Council Membership

Official membership for businesswomen in Ajman, with three fee tiers and an online application through UAE PASS.

Antler MENAP Residency

Explore Antler’s MENAP founder residency and review its selection and investment terms.

AVPN Gender Equality Platform

Explore AVPN's Asia-focused research, funder network and initiatives mobilising capital for women and girls.

Bahrain Businesswomen's Society Membership

Bahrain membership body for businesswomen.

Blossom Open Library

Browse Blossom Accelerator’s open library for practical startup and founder resources.

Blossom Saudi Soft Landing

Explore Blossom’s soft-landing support for startups entering the Saudi market.

Bunat Ventures Founder Partnership

Eligible professional clients and selected founders can approach Bunat for hands-on venture building and investment support from pre-seed through Series B.

Bunat's communications and services are restricted to Professional Clients under its ADGM disclosure; founders should confirm how this applies before enquiring.

Cartier Women's Initiative

Global support program for women-led impact businesses, with competitive application cycles and founder development.

CFA Society Emirates Membership

Join CFA Society Emirates for UAE investment-industry networking, career resources, events and professional development.

CFA Society Saudi Arabia Membership

Join CFA Society Saudi Arabia for investment-industry networking, professional learning, local-market insight and career development.

Doha Tech Angels Founder Funding

Explore Doha Tech Angels for founder funding and review its current investment process.

Dubai Business Women Council Membership

Official membership council for businesswomen and women entrepreneurs in Dubai, with a B2B network, learning library and initiatives including mentorship.

EcosystemSA

Free directory of Saudi investors, funding routes, accelerators, services, events, communities and startups.

Empowering Female Entrepreneurs Program

Saudi program supporting women entrepreneurs with business development and entrepreneurship support.

Endeavor Saudi Arabia

Explore Endeavor Saudi Arabia's selected founder network, mentorship and fundraising guidance for high-growth entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurs Financing

Entrepreneur financing from SAR 50,000 to SAR 500,000, subject to product and eligibility criteria.

F6 Ventures Founder Funding

Seed-stage venture funding route for technology founders building across the Middle East and Africa.

Facilities Financing

Compare Saudi Social Development Bank financing products for startups and SMEs, including entrepreneurship, franchise, liquidity and sector-specific finance.

Falak AngelSpace for Startups

Use Falak’s startup portal to access founder programming and capital-readiness pathways.

Falak Flagship Acceleration Program

Acceleration program for selected startups seeking structured business support through Falak Investment Hub.

Female Founders

Women founders, investors and leaders can find accelerator programs, money education, events and community membership through Female Founders' European network.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Online Business Education

Take Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women’s online business education programme for women entrepreneurs.

Iliad Partners Founder Funding

Contact Iliad Partners if you lead an early-stage B2B technology company building in MENA, particularly Saudi Arabia or the UAE.

Impact46 Startup Funding

Explore Impact46 for startup funding under the firm’s current stage and investment criteria.

KDSC Accelerator Programme

Review the criteria for KDSC's hybrid accelerator for Kuwait-based technology startups with traction, expert support and investor exposure.

Kuwaiti nationals aged 18–35 leading a Kuwait-registered, tech-enabled startup at seed to Series A with demonstrated traction.

Khwarizmi Ventures Founder Pitch

Live pitch route for traction-stage technology startups raising seed to Series A funding in Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

Kuwait Economic Society

Join Kuwait Economic Society for professional activities, courses and public economic programmes.

MEIRA Membership

Join MEIRA to access investor-relations training, events, publications and a regional professional network across Middle East capital markets.

MEVCA Community / Membership

Join MEVCA's regional network of investors, startup programs and service providers to connect across the MENA venture ecosystem.

Monsha'at Academy Training Services

Entrepreneurship and SME training for founders and teams building businesses in Saudi Arabia.

Monsha'at Business Accelerators

Accelerator programs for startups and growing businesses seeking structured support in Saudi Arabia.

National Fund for SME Development

Kuwait government fund providing eligible entrepreneurs with SME financing and business support.

National Programme for SMEs

UAE government services and business support for registered small and medium-sized companies.

Nawafth Monsha’at App

Use the Nawafth app to connect with Monsha’at advisory and mentorship support.

NBK FoundHER Program

National Bank of Kuwait's programme for women entrepreneurs: training, mentorship, access to experts and guidance on funding, ending in a pitch day.

NBK's announcement targets startups led by Kuwaiti women; the business must have operated for at least one year and hold a valid commercial registration or licence, and may be pre-revenue or early revenue.

OQAL Entrepreneur Funding

Reviewed pitch pathway connecting traction-stage technology founders with OQAL angel investors in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

OQAL Investor Membership

Angel investor membership offering reviewed startup dealflow, investor education, events and syndication opportunities.

Applicants should have prior venture or angel-investing knowledge and must pass OQAL's membership review.

Oraseya Capital Founder Pitch

Direct venture capital pitch route for technology startups with a strong Dubai or UAE connection, from pre-seed through Series B.

Oraseya SANDBOX

Explore SANDBOX for a five-month Dubai accelerator and investment program for pre-seed and seed technology startups with a UAE and MENA market connection.

PLAYBOOK Core Membership

Join PLAYBOOK’s private membership network for women across the GCC.

PLAYBOOK Learning Hub & Masterclasses

Women-focused learning hub with member access to PLAYBOOK masterclasses and educational content.

Qatar Science & Technology Park Programs

Incubation, acceleration and startup-support programs for technology founders building in Qatar.

QDB Ithmar Seed Funding

Explore Sharia-compliant seed investment to establish or grow a validated, Qatar-based startup with active Qatari involvement.

QDB Pre-Seed Investment

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.

QSTP FemTech Accelerator

Review QSTP and Merck's equity-free FemTech accelerator for growth-stage startups expanding women's-health technology across WANA.

QWAeAI Economic Awareness & Investment Programs

Education, training and association support that helps Qatari women build financial, investment and entrepreneurship skills.

Riyadat Women Business Finance Scheme

Shari'a-compliant financing for Bahrain-based businesses owned and managed by Bahraini women, with a subsidised profit rate and a required mentoring track.

The business must be based in Bahrain, owned and fully managed by a Bahraini woman, with Bahraini women holding at least 51% of the share capital.

Saudi Venture Capital Investment Programs

Investment and co-investment programs supporting Saudi Arabia's venture-capital and startup ecosystem.

Sharjah Business Women Council Membership

Membership for women business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in the UAE, with mentoring, networking and platforms to showcase a business.

Open to Emirati and non-Emirati women.

Sharjah Women Impact Fellowship

Explore Sheraa’s fellowship for women founders based in the UAE.

ShEntrepreneur Program

Explore Dubai Women Establishment’s entrepreneurship programme for Emirati women.

SME Financing Solutions

Find UAE financing, guarantees and advisory support for SMEs in manufacturing, healthcare, renewables, food security and technology.

SME Support Centers

Business guidance and advisory support for entrepreneurs and SME owners through Monsha'at support centres.

Startup Financing Solutions

Startup financing of up to AED 2 million for eligible UAE companies in qualifying sectors.

Startup Qatar Investment Program

Explore equity investment and market-entry support to launch or expand a technology startup in Qatar through QDB's START or GROW track.

Sukna Ventures Founder Funding

Sukna Ventures backs early-stage technology and digital transformation businesses from pre-seed through Series B, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and selected MENA markets.

Tenmou Founder Funding

Angel investment route for pre-seed and seed technology startups in Bahrain and the wider MENA region.

The Garage Startup Hub

Saudi startup hub offering founders programs, incubation support and access to an entrepreneurial community.

UTOPIA Venture Platform

Explore UTOPIA's early-stage funds, venture studio and market-access network for founders in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Wadi Jeddah Entrepreneurship & Investment

Idea-submission and venture-support route offering selected Saudi founders incubation, acceleration, advisory support and potential investment.

WEConnect International Business Registration

Register a women-owned business free to join a global supplier network, build a buyer-visible profile and access eligible training and events.

Women Choice

Explore Women Choice's MENA-focused network, mentoring, leadership programmes and entrepreneurship initiatives for women.

Women Spark Founder / Startup Marketplace & Demo Days

Explore Women Spark’s founder marketplace and demo-day pathway for female founders.