Fintech Saudi

SAMA-backed ecosystem initiative launched with the CMA — signposting, the annual sector report, and the front door most entrants use before they approach a regulator.

5 ACTIVITIESSCOPE

2018SINCE

ACTIVITIES CLEARED FOR

Payments & acquiringBuy now, pay laterOpen banking servicesDebt crowdfundingRobo-advisory & wealth

WHY THERE IS NO ACTIVITY LIST

HOW IT GOT HERE

2018 — Launched by SAMA with the CMA to develop the fintech ecosystem.CURRENT — Publishes the sector reports and signposting most entrants use before approaching a regulator.

HOW TO ENGAGE

2 ROUTES

Enablers publish programme calendars and application windows. Most run on cohort intake rather than rolling applications.

PROGRAMME

Programme or accelerator intake

Structured support — mentoring, market access, and in some cases funding — delivered in cohorts rather than continuously.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ASKED FOR

Registered entity
A product at the stage the programme is scoped for
Founder time; these are not passive programmes

CHECK THE PUBLISHED INTAKE CALENDAR · TYPICAL TIMEFRAME COHORT-BASED

FUNDING

Funding or soft loan

Non-dilutive or concessional capital, usually tied to milestones and local hiring.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ASKED FOR

Audited or reviewed financials
A use-of-funds plan tied to milestones
Evidence of local economic contribution

VIA THE PROGRAMME’S APPLICATION PORTAL · TYPICAL TIMEFRAME 3–6 MONTHS