Attliq Accelerator Opens Registration for Fifth Cohort
Startups House has officially announced the opening of registration for the fifth cohort of Attliq Accelerator, providing financial and investment support of up to $100,000 for each eligible startup. The program is designed to empower entrepreneurs to build investment-ready tech startups, aligning with national objectives of promoting early-stage investments and fostering innovation across the Kingdom.
The initiative is supervised by Ventures Fund, the investment arm of Startups House, in collaboration with the National Technology Development Program (NTDP). This partnership strengthens the early-stage startup investment ecosystem, ensuring startups have access to essential resources and guidance during their critical growth phase.
Established in 2025 with a capital of $2.7 million, Ventures Fund focuses on investing in high-potential tech startups, particularly those graduating from local acceleration programs. The fund aims to drive technological transformation and nurture national entrepreneurship through strategic investments and support.
ATTLiq Accelerator offers participants comprehensive technical and investment support structured across four phases over four months:
- Phase 1 (November 16, 2025): A virtual learning program aimed at developing key entrepreneurial skills.
- Phase 2 (December 7, 2025): A Mini Hackathon to transform innovative ideas into Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
- Phase 3 (December 21, 2025 – March 2026): An intensive acceleration program to scale and enhance selected startups.
- Final Demo Day (April 2026): Culminates with presentations of startup achievements, followed by continuous mentoring and support until the end of the year.
Throughout the program, startups are provided with the necessary tools to grow and scale their ventures, including:
- Direct investment up to $100,000
- Access to technical resources and cost-reducing tools
- Networking opportunities with investors and venture capital funds
- An incubation letter to facilitate company establishment and obtain an Investment Registration Certificate from the Ministry of Investment (MISA)
This initiative represents a strategic move to accelerate technology-driven startups in Saudi Arabia and highlights the growing support for early-stage entrepreneurship within the region.
