Applications Now Open For Batch 11 Of The Riyadh-Based Sanabil Accelerator Program
The new batch will run from April 5 to July 1, 2026, and targets startups with early traction that are ready to sharpen their product and refine their go-to-market plans.
Early-stage startups in the MENA, listen up: applications are now open for Batch 11 of the Riyadh-based Sanabil Accelerator program. The deadline for entries is March 5, 2026.
The Sanabil Accelerator is a partnership between San Francisco-based multi-stage venture capital firm 500 Global and Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).
The 12-week program, which will run from April 5-July 1, 2026, will provide founders with access to expert-led workshops, regional and global mentorship, and 500 Global's network of founders, community events, and partners. Additionally, selected startups will receive equity investment of US$100,000 and above from 500 Global.
The call for new applicantions follows the close of the Sanabil Accelerator's Batch 10, which saw nine startups selected from a pool of more than 735 applications, reflecting strong interest from founders working across artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, data infrastructure, e-commerce, e-commerce enablement, fintech, and marketing technology.
The companies making up Batch 10 include Edufi, which provides buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services for education; Governata, which helps organizations adopt generative AI by improving and managing data quality; Local, a QR payments platform that enables on-site businesses to complete transactions quickly; Maison Safqa, which sells overstock from premium and luxury brands through online flash events; and Raspire, a no-code platform that helps businesses secure mobile apps and protect user data.
Also selected were Scenario X, an AI and quantum platform supporting financial institutions with risk decision tools; Seen AI, which helps brands improve visibility in AI-driven search results; ShipTag, which assists local e-commerce brands in selling internationally by managing localization, payments, and shipping; and WOW AI, which helps online merchants manage promotions, orders, and product workflows through chat-based automation.
Startups interested in joining the Sanabil Accelerator’s next batch can enroll here.
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