Welcome to Jameel Deeptech Initiative 2026, the second edition of Saudi Arabia’s flagship deeptech venture building Program.
Building on the strong foundation and proven results of the 2025 pilot, this year’s initiative expands its reach, deepens its impact, and accelerates the journey from breakthrough research to scalable, investable companies.
The Jameel Deeptech Initiative 2026 leverages technical, commercial and people resources to create highly valuable cohorts of market-ready deeptech startups in the fields of Energy, Health and Environment. The Initiative works by enabling and developing research teams over a focused and engaging period, providing a unique blend of competitive events, co-founding interventions, workshops and mentorship.
Our mission remains clear: to empower the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers to develop and commercialize cutting-edge technologies that transform industries and improve lives, while delivering even greater momentum toward Vision 2030.
Join the second edition and showcase your innovative ideas. Our competition is open to STEM researchers, entrepreneurs, and teams from universities, research institutions, and industry partners.
Equip the next wave of Saudi innovators to transform groundbreaking research into viable commercial ventures.
A unique opportunity to earn a share of the 2.25 million SAR of grant prize money.
Create pathways for startups to collaborate with industry, fostering integration and local economic contribution.
Develop a more robust infrastructure to accelerate the growth of startups in the Kingdom's key impact sectors.
Each and every application will receive their, bespoke Deeptech Initiative 2026 Assessment and Evaluation Pack.
The packs contain individual application feedback, scoring, assessment and recommended next steps, regardless of the application stage.
Foster homegrown innovation and integrated value chains, aiming for global leadership in deeptech.
At JAMEEL DEEPTECH INITIATIVE 2026, we believe that collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship are the keys to driving progress and prosperity in Saudi Arabia.
As a deeptech researcher with an idea, you have the potential to change the world.
Pre-register your details and we will notify you once applications are open.
(Please note, as per the terms and conditions of the Jameel Deeptech Initiative 2026, this form and all subsequent communication is to be in English.)
