Finspire is a fintech program from Dhahran Techno Valley and the Saudi National Bank. It runs 12 weeks followed by six months of incubation, and offers up to SAR 200,000 to ten companies for a stake of no more than 5%.
About the program
An accelerator program in Dhahran that targets fintech companies with a working prototype or proven technical infrastructure, and does not accept idea-stage ventures. It consists of a five-day in-person bootcamp and a 12-week development program, then six months of incubation at Dhahran Techno Valley. It offers up to SAR 100,000 in development funding against approved costs and up to SAR 100,000 in in-kind support, for a minority stake capped at 5% through a SAFE agreement or similar. The first cohort selects up to 10 companies.
Cohort 1 (2026-2027). Applications by email to fintech@dtvc.com.sa. Page shows two conflicting timelines. Focus domains: embedded finance and credit, InsurTech/WealthTech, B2B commerce and merchant solutions, fintech aggregation. Press (MENA Startup Digest, k3) describes the support as 'non-dilutive' up to SAR 199,807; the official page (k1) states DTVC takes a minority stake capped at 5% — official page followed. Press lists a JotForm application link; the official page asks for email applications.
What it offers
- Sectors
- Fintech
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Funding
- Up to SAR 200,000 (about $53,000): SAR 100,000 in development funding and SAR 100,000 in in-kind support, for a stake of no more than 5% ($53K) Source
- Equity
- Takes equity
- Format
- Cohorts