Deep-Tech Ventures Program
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BUILD. VALIDATE. SCALE. TRANSFORM.

Turn your breakthrough deep-tech into market ready ventures through our highly selective commercialization and venture development program, now open to the world.

SAR 0K
Venture development support per startup
Up to 0
Ventures selected for the program
0 weeks
Intensive commercialization sprint
TRL 3-4
Minimum proof-of-concept maturity
01What we offer

Everything a venture needs to reach the market.

Six pillars of structured support, from validating the opportunity to closing your first pilots and follow-on investment.

Commercialization Support

Structured guidance to validate market opportunities, refine business models, develop go-to-market strategies, and prepare for customer adoption and future investment.

Strategic Market Access

Access to DTVC's network of corporate and industry partners to facilitate customer discovery, pilot deployments, and real-world product validation.

World-Class Facilities

Specialized laboratories, product-development infrastructure, scale-up facilities, and the Dream Realization Lab to support technology development and prototyping.

Expert Mentorship

Hands-on technical, product, and commercialization coaching delivered by experienced entrepreneurs, industry experts, and venture development specialists.

Funding Support

Up to SAR 200,000 of venture development support across coaching, product development, technical services, prototyping, testing, certifications, materials, and specialized third-party services.

Workspace & Venture Support

Dedicated co-working space within the Dhahran Techno Valley ecosystem, plus support in technology roadmapping, IP strategy, company formation, and regulatory navigation.

02Who should apply

Built for deep-tech innovators.

We back defensible technologies with the team and ambition to become category-defining ventures.

Focus areas

Energy Water & Sustainability Digitalization & Semiconductors Advanced Materials & Mining Advanced Manufacturing

Eligibility

Applicants should meet each of the following.

  • Demonstrated proof of concept, TRL 3-4 minimum.
  • Defensible technology based on research, patents, or proprietary know-how.
  • Strong technical team with entrepreneurial ambition.
  • Commitment to participate throughout the full program.
03Program timeline

Key dates at a glance.

10 Aug 2026
Application Deadline
20 Aug 2026
Selection Results
13 to 17 Sep
Deep-Tech Bootcamp
20 Sep 2026
Demo Day · 10 selected
27 Sep to 17 Dec
Venture Development
17 Dec 2026
Deal Day
04Program journey

Four phases, from application to deal.

01

Application & Selection

Applications are reviewed on technology strength, commercial potential, market opportunity, and team capability.

02

Deep-Tech Bootcamp

A 5-day intensive bootcamp (6–10 Sep) followed by Demo Day. Travel and accommodation support partially provided for up to two team members, plus visa assistance for eligible founders.

03

Venture Development

The 10 selected startups join a 12-week commercialization program (20 Sep–17 Dec) focused on product validation, pilot readiness, customer engagement, and investment prep.

04

Deal Day

Selected startups showcase to investors, corporate partners, and industry leaders to secure pilots, partnerships, and follow-on funding.

05FAQ

Questions, answered.

Who is eligible to apply for Cohort 2?
KFUPM affiliates, local Saudi innovators, and international deep-tech startups with a validated technology at TRL 3-4 or above. See the eligibility criteria above for the full requirements.
How much funding support is available?
Up to SAR 200,000 of venture development support per startup, delivered as approved coaching, product development, technical services, prototyping, testing, certifications, materials, and third-party services.
Does the program take equity?
Support is structured as an investment, not a grant. Any future equity participation by DTVC arising from program support is capped at a maximum of 5% ownership.
// Full FAQ coming soon.
Applications open

Ready to build your venture?

Join Cohort 2 of the Deep-Tech Ventures Program and turn your validated technology into a scalable company.

Application deadline · 31 July 2026
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