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RDIA Startup Innovation Grant Program (SIGP)

Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) · R&D innovation grant

VariesNon-dilutive R&D grant funding for startups and SMEs; award size not published

RDIA's non-dilutive grant for Saudi startups and SMEs doing R&D on demand-driven challenges aligned with national RDI priorities.

Key terms

Calls are linked to specific demand challenges and national RDI priorities
Award size and full criteria published per call on the Saudi Minds portal
Applications via RDIA's Saudi Minds portal

Eligibility

Where: Saudi Arabia
Stages: pre-seed, seed, series-a, growth
Needs VC/accelerator backing: No
Needs partner referral code: No
Must be incorporated: Yes
AI focus required: No
Students / researchers: Not eligible
Nonprofits: Not eligible

Also required

R&D-based startup or SME

How to apply

Create an account on saudiminds.rdia.gov.sa and apply to an open SIGP call.

Benefit: cash
Equity-free: Yes
Decision time: —
Credit validity: —
Deadline: Call-based
Status: Paused — next round TBA

Apply on official site → Check if I qualify

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