GAIA Generative AI Accelerator
The GAIA generative AI accelerator launched in Riyadh in 2023 with backing from SDAIA and the National Information Technology Development Program and operated by New Native. It runs 10 weeks at The Garage.
About the program
The accelerator targets generative AI startups and recruits them through Lablab.ai platform hackathons. At launch, SDAIA announced a $160 million fund to invest in 120 startups. The first three cohorts had 15, 15 and 18 companies, and in 2024 the Minister of Communications announced that the planned support would be raised to $1 billion.
Last evidence found: fourth cohort applications open (March 2024). No 2025-2026 cohort evidence found and no official website (LinkedIn only). Fund figures vary across sources ($160m in 2023, $1bn announced 2024). Per-startup investment and equity terms not published. Status set to paused pending confirmation.
What it offers
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- AI
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Format
- Cohorts