Misk Launchpad

It’s a structured learning journey that integrates theoretical masterclasses and practical workshops delivered by industry experts and experienced founders.

The program is broken down into key phases to guide participants from idea refinement to building and testing their MVPs.

Who Should Apply?

The program ideal for:

Aspiring entrepreneurs with tech or tech-enabled ideas
Startups in the idea, prototype, or MVP stage
Founders seeking structured support to validate concepts, build MVPs, and solve real market problems

Program Highlights

10-Week Hybrid Experience

Virtual sessions with one optional in-person activation week

Zero Enrollment Cost

Fully sponsored by Misk Foundation

Extended Investment Readiness

Support for high-performing startups

Startup Journey

Phase 1: Ideate 3 days a week in the evening hours

Establish a strong foundation by your startup team validating the problem and understanding your collective customer needs. Engage in workshops and masterclasses to clearly define your problem and solution as a team.

Online

2 weeks

Feb 2025

Phase 2: Build 3 days a week in the evening hours

Develop a functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with early usability and market fit. Participate in masterclasses on MVP development, product-market fit, and branding. Focus on user experience, rapid iteration.

Hybrid

4 weeks

Feb 2025

Phase 3: Test to Sell 3 days a week in the evening hours

Drive early traction and aim to prove commercial viability, ideally through acquiring paying customers. Focus on sales and Go-To-Market strategies, legal and operational aspects, team development, and customer acquisition.

Online

2 weeks

Feb 2025

Grow | Additional Selective Phase Timing: To be determined

This exclusive phase is tailored for the top 50 most commercially viable startups, providing hands-on support to accelerate their path to investment and scale.

Hybrid

2 weeks

Feb 2025

Program Outcomes

Participation in expert-led seminars and workshops
Guidance on identifying and solving real market problems
Idea validation with real customer feedback
Peer learning, knowledge-sharing, and expanded network
1:1 mentorship from serial entrepreneurs and domain experts
Development of entrepreneurship essential skills: pitching, sales, marketing, finance, strategy, MVP building, and business development
Lifetime access to the Misk Alumni Community upon completion
Insights into accounting, financial management, and the legal/regulatory landscape
Insights into startup funding, including venture capital and angel investment
Investment-related support may be extended to high-potential startups based on their progress, viability, and alignment with investor interests.

Program Achievements

+2,450

Entrepreneurs Supported

700+

MVPs developed

12+

Sectors Served

7

Cohorts Hosted

Testimonials

In early 2023, Swarm Robotics was founded, tackling labor shortages in the industrial sector of Saudi Arabia. Backed by a $20k Misk Launchpad grant, it launched innovative robotic solutions caters to each client’s unique needs. Through strategic global partnerships and over $200k annual revenue, Swarm Robotics now finalizing a pre-seed round, introducing robotics-as-a-service in Saudi Arabia’s industrial landscape

Mohammed & Abdulelah Bokhamseen

Dentophilic is a visionary AI-driven dental healthcare platform that faced initial financial and strategic challenges. However, by participating in Misk Launchpad, it gained essential entrepreneurial skills and successfully secured initial funding, turning its vision into thriving reality.

Dr. Youssef Al-Ghareeb

Nitx emerged from "Mukh" Creative Agency, drawing from its experience on the challenge of updating displays in multi-branch restaurants. Recognizing the need for centralized control, Nitx innovated a platform that facilitates digital content management and enables control of numerous screens from a single point. Today, this platform serves various sectors, contributing to digitizing the hospitality industry in line with 2030 vision.

Mohammed Al-Saad

KARAZ, a health tech startup, emerged in Saudi Arabia with a mission to address the prevalent problem of non-personalized healthcare. Through the integration of cutting-edge technologies like IoT and AI, it crafted a user-friendly, community-driven platform. It remarkably expanded to 13 countries and was accoladed the Global Digital Health Award as testaments to Karaz's impactful journey, revolutionizing healthcare on a global scale and fostering personalized healthcare solutions worldwide.

Dr. Sulaiman Alblowi

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Application criteria

1. Geographic Location:

Must be based in Saudi Arabia.

2. Youth-Focused Impact:

Over 50% of the organization's beneficiaries should be youth.

3. Legal Status:

Registered NPO (e.g. Association, nonprofit company or endowment) or Social Business (e.g. has commercial registration along with social business accreditation).

Application criteria

To join Misk Launchpad, you should meet the following criteria:

Startup Stage: Be at the ideation-stage with either a nascent or a more mature technology-based idea.
Location Focus: Be a Saudi national or resident with a strong commitment to testing and launching your venture in Saudi Arabia.
Commitment: Be prepared to dedicate your time and effort to the program.
Language Proficiency: Possess a good command of written and spoken English, as the programme is delivered entirely in English.
Team Structure: The ideal team should consist of 2-3 co-founders; however, solo founders are also eligible to apply.

Application Process

Applying by reading the program overview and criteria and filling out the online form before the application deadline.

We will review your application based on program criteria

Shortlisted applicants receive further instructions. Confirmation of enrolment in the "Shape" phase for successful applicants

Acceptance into the first phase "Ideate," does not constitute final acceptance into the program. Participating startups will be required to submit tasks for the first phase. Based on the evaluation results of the completed tasks, the startups will move on to the Build and test phases.

Due to a high volume of applications, while a confirmed decision date cannot be given, notification of the outcome is aimed for no later than two weeks prior to the program start date.

Frequently asked questions

Startups at Ideation-stage with tech-based mature ideas.

The program duration is 10 weeks.

No, there are no fees for participating in the program.

The program is open for Saudi Market Relevance; nationals or residents that are willing to test and launch in Saudi Arabia.

Yes, however, full ccommitment for the duration of the program is required.

The program is offered virtually; however, we host multiple optional physical events. The optional physical events take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Yes, while teams can attend the weekly sessions, only one representative of the team can apply.

If you are unsure who to choose to represent the team, select the team member who is the most fluent in English, and has the time to submit the requested assignments.

Yes, the certificate will be under the  project name. upon meeting the graduation criteria, which includes deliverables, submissions, attendance and completing the program

This program is only delivered in written and spoken English to promote scalability and an international mindset to reach the Kingdoms entrepreneurial growth aspirations. Attendees are required to have a strong command of English to successfully complete the program.