The Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global is a 12-week growth-focused accelerator program designed for ambitious tech startups with early traction that are ready to scale across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and expand globally.
Backed by 500 Global, one of the world’s most active early-stage venture capital firms, the program equips founders with hands-on mentorship, proven growth frameworks, and access to a powerful global startup network.
About the Program
This accelerator is built for founders who are ready to think big, work hard, and set new benchmarks in MENA’s fast-growing tech ecosystem. The program combines expert-led workshops, personalized mentorship, and real-world growth experimentation to help startups accelerate traction and unlock new opportunities.
Program Dates
September 28 – December 17, 2025
Who the Program Is For
The Sanabil Accelerator is seeking startups that meet the following criteria:
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Tech-enabled startups with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
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Focused on or serving the MENA region
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Demonstrating early traction and readiness to scale
What Participants Receive
Startups selected for the program can expect:
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12 weeks of intensive programming led by experienced operators and investors
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1:1 mentorship with regional and global experts from 500 Global’s network
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Hands-on growth experiments, customer discovery, and traction-building strategies
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Support in building a growth-focused go-to-market strategy for MENA and beyond
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Access to 500 Global’s global founder community, partners, and events
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Preparation for a high-impact Demo Day with partners and industry stakeholders
Investment Opportunity
Selected startups may receive:
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$100,000+ USD in equity investment from 500 Global (subject to diligence and investment requirements)
Program Structure
Pre-Program: Application Period
Apply to join the upcoming cohort.
Weeks 1–2: Foundations of Growth
Learn growth marketing strategies, ideal customer profiling, positioning, and messaging.
Weeks 3–9: Growth Weeks
Run growth experiments, conduct customer interviews, and receive weekly 1:1 mentorship.
Weeks 10–12: Showcase Prep & Demo Day
Refine your pitch and present to partners and industry leaders at Demo Day in the MENA region.
Program Impact (as of November 30, 2024)
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98 startups supported
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38% of startups have female co-founders
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63% operate in Saudi Arabia (KSA)*
*Startups may have operations in multiple jurisdictions.
Application Deadline
Apply by March 8, 2026 to be considered for Batch 11.
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