Tribe Techie has learnt that applications for the Misk Accelerator 11th Cohort is still ongoing. Applications began on the 15th of December, 2024 and will be on until 27th February, 2025.
The Accelerator was founded in 2019 with the goal of enabling and supporting early-stage tech startups locally and worldwide that seek to have Saudi Arabia, the largest market in the MENA region, as their platform to operate and grow. Since 2019, the Misk Accelerator has supported 193 startups across 10 cohorts.
According to information found on its website, a qualified batch of 20 startups will participate in the 12-week hybrid (in-person and virtual) program providing startups with all the mentorship, resources, and tools aimed at accelerating their growth and expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Misk Accelerator Programme Elements
1-to-1 coaching sessions: These sessions are designed to customise your Misk Accelerator experience by having hands-on detailed sessions around core elements.
Focus weeks: These in-person weeks are meticulously crafted to equip startups with the essential tools and guidance vital for excelling in diverse aspects of their entrepreneurial journey.
MasterClasses & workshops: These sessions are led by industry leaders and entrepreneurship experts to share their knowledge and insights through tailored content followed by Q&A to address your particular challenges.
Misk Accelerator investor night: This key event revolves around founders presenting their business ideas to a distinguished group of venture capitalists and angel investors, followed by curated 1:1 introductions to maximise the potential of investment.
Demo day: The grand finale! The flagship Misk Accelerator Demo Day is one of the premier events in the KSA innovation calendar – expect senior stakeholders to attend who are eager to learn more about YOUR game-changing solution.
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Global engagement: Startups will travel to a global innovation hub, engaging with vibrant local ecosystems to expand operations and connect with investors.
Secure direct equity investments: Selected startups will receive direct equity investments from a global venture investment partner, providing the capital needed to scale rapidly.
Misk Accelerator is looking for startups that meet the following criteria:
- Tech startups
- Early-stage with early traction
- Operating or looking to scale in KSA
- Post MVP
How to apply for the Misk Accelerator
1. Sign up to Misk Hub and create your profile.
2. Select the Misk Accelerator program and apply.
3. The Misk Accelerator team will review your application based on eligibility criteria and interviews.
4. All applicants will receive an email confirming or rejecting their program enrollment.
This year’s cohort will run from 13 Apr – 05 Jul 2025. Interested participants can sign up using this link: https://hub.misk.org.sa/programs/entrepreneurship/misk-accelerator/
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