Deadline Date: July 31, 2026
The Misk Launchpad is a 10-week hybrid pre-accelerator program designed to support entrepreneurs in validating ideas, building MVPs, and preparing startups for launch through structured learning, mentorship, and expert guidance.
The program focuses on idea refinement, MVP development and testing, identifying and solving real market problems, customer feedback-based validation, entrepreneurship skills development including pitching, sales, marketing, finance, strategy, MVP building, and business development, startup funding insights including venture capital and angel investment, and understanding accounting, financial management, and legal/regulatory landscapes.
Misk Launchpad is a pre-acceleration program created for entrepreneurs at the ideation stage who are building tech or tech-enabled startups. The program combines theoretical masterclasses and practical workshops delivered by industry experts and experienced founders.
The structured learning journey guides participants through key phases, helping them refine their ideas, develop prototypes or MVPs, and test solutions for real market needs.
The program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs with technology-based ideas, startups in the idea, prototype, or MVP stage, and founders looking for structured support to validate concepts, build MVPs, and address market challenges.
Participants will gain access to expert-led seminars, workshops, peer learning opportunities, knowledge sharing, and networking with entrepreneurs and industry professionals. The program also provides 1:1 mentorship from serial entrepreneurs and domain experts.
Upon completion, participants receive lifetime access to the Misk Entrepreneurs Community. High-potential startups may receive investment-related support depending on their progress, viability, and alignment with investor interests.
Eligible applicants include early-stage tech or tech-enabled startups in the idea, prototype, MVP, or early-launch stages. Applicants should be Saudi nationals or non-Saudi entrepreneurs with a strong commitment to testing and launching their ventures in Saudi Arabia.
Participants are expected to dedicate time and effort to the program and should have good written and spoken English skills, as the program is delivered entirely in English. Teams of 2–3 co-founders are preferred, while solo founders are also eligible to apply.
For more information, visit Misk Foundation.
