Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund (TDF) has rolled out a trio of new initiatives under its Grow platform, aimed at supporting early-stage entrepreneurs and high-growth startups across the tourism sector.
The programs include the Grow Tourism Incubator, Tourism Hackathons & Bootcamps, and a new edition of the Grow Tourism Accelerator.
Together, they reflect TDF’s broader commitment to nurturing a dynamic and sustainable tourism ecosystem in line with Vision 2030.
“We remain committed to empowering entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into impactful projects,” said Qusai bin Abdullah Al-Fakhri, CEO of TDF.
“Our goal is to provide a support ecosystem that addresses the needs of businesses at every stage.”
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TDF – Immersive Support for Tourism Innovation
The Grow Tourism Incubator will launch its first edition targeting early-stage tourism ventures. Over a 10-month period, participating startups will benefit from shared workspaces, legal and logistical support, and access to expert-led workshops and mentoring.
The program blends virtual and in-person engagement to build strong operational foundations for new businesses.
Meanwhile, the Tourism Hackathons & Bootcamps initiative will run over five months across Asir, Al-Ahsa, and Al Madinah Al Munawwarah. It is designed to transform tourism-related ideas into actionable prototypes through immersive hackathons, training, and investor matchmaking.
Building on the success of its previous cohorts, the Grow Tourism Accelerator will return with an intensive three-month curriculum focused on scaling tourism-focused startups.
Through these programs, TDF aims to remain embedded in the tourism startup ecosystem, providing not only financial support but also the tools, training, and networks founders need to thrive.
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