The Riyadh Incubation Center is the AI Academy's regional hub in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — where education, entrepreneurship, government, and investment converge at the heart of the Arab world's most dynamic transformation. Rooted in the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and guided by the belief that humanity comes first, this center exists to ensure the region's AI future is built on values, not just velocity.
Whether you are a Saudi founder with a bold idea, a researcher advancing AI science, an enterprise leader driving digital transformation, or an investor seeking high-impact opportunities — the Riyadh Incubation Center provides a trusted, inclusive, and world-class environment where innovation can thrive responsibly.
The Arab world is on the cusp of a generational transformation. Artificial Intelligence will define who leads it. The Riyadh IC was created to ensure that leadership is earned through talent, integrity, and human-centered innovation — not just capital.
The Riyadh IC is designed around deep, structural partnerships across three spheres — ensuring every founder benefits from the full power of the Kingdom's ecosystem.
From idea to company to global scale, the Riyadh IC provides comprehensive support at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.
Qualified entrepreneurs and innovators from the Riyadh IC may be invited into the AI Academy Fellowship Program — gaining access to a global network of distinguished leaders, advisors, and resources spanning every continent.
Every company, founder, and project supported by the Riyadh IC is guided to pursue innovation responsibly, ethically, and inclusively. The future of AI in the Arab world must be built with wisdom, accountability, and purpose.
To empower the next generation of AI entrepreneurs and innovators across the Arab world by providing mentorship, education, capital access, and ethical guidance — ensuring that human values remain at the center of the Kingdom's technological advancement.
To become the leading human-centered AI incubation hub for the Middle East and North Africa — positioning Riyadh as a global AI capital where entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and governments collaborate to create solutions that advance humanity.
Be part of the movement shaping the Arab world's AI future — where humanity, ambition, and technology unite to create something extraordinary.
Submit your application to be considered for the Riyadh Incubation Center and the AI Academy Fellowship Program. The region's AI revolution starts here.