Arabian Accelerator Program

The Arabian Accelerator Program is a cross-border acceleration initiative led by India Accelerator in partnership with Saudi Arabia's National Technology Development Program (NTDP). It aims to help Indian startups enter the Saudi Arabian market by offering structured market access, capital support, and ecosystem integration.

The six-month hybrid program focuses on startups working in Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, Electric Mobility, PropTech, and DeepTech. Selected startups get virtual readiness sessions and on-ground exposure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The program is backed by a USD 15 million fund and plans to select up to 10 early-to-growth-stage startups.

Participants benefit from global mentors, curated enterprise connections, investor networks, and go-to-market support. Key highlights include market exposure at LEAP and access to Saudi corporates, government entities, and investors. The journey spans four phases: readiness, market exposure, business development, and pilot activation, ensuring startups validate their offering, secure pilots, and prepare for long-term scale.

• Hybrid six-month acceleration program by India Accelerator and Saudi NTDP.
• Up to 10 startups selected for expansion to Saudi market.
• Backed by a dedicated USD 15 million fund.
• Market access through LEAP event and enterprise/government connections.
• Open to AI, sustainability, e-mobility, proptech, and deeptech sectors.

Indian startups in artificial intelligence, sustainability, electric mobility, proptech, or deeptech fields can apply. The program is open to early-revenue, growth-stage, and scaling startups ready to expand internationally, especially into Saudi Arabia. Startups should have a market-ready product and potential for enterprise or government adoption. Founders must commit to a six-month hybrid program (virtual sessions plus on-ground work). Preference may go to startups with prior pilots, enterprise traction, or scalable solutions aligned with Saudi technology and sustainability goals.

Arabian Accelerator Program is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

The most recent application window for Arabian Accelerator Program closed on 28 Feb 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.

Arabian Accelerator provides access to a dedicated USD 15 million investment fund. While the exact support varies, it covers capital for selected startups. Besides funding, participants get market exposure, connections with Saudi corporates and investors, mentoring from global experts, and help with regulatory and procurement navigation.

Arabian Accelerator Program is offered by India Accelerator, a startup accelerator. It is delivered directly by India Accelerator as a grant. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Before you apply to Arabian Accelerator Program, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.