Misk Initiatives Incubator

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Program Details

Program Highlights

Application Process

FAQs

Program Format

Hybrid

Program Type

Instructor Paced

Language

Arabic

Introduction:

Program Details:

The fifth edition of Misk Initiatives Incubator aims to support and scale youth-led non-profit

initiatives, guiding them through an 11-week journey that combines mentorship, technical support, and funding to help them register as official non-profit organizations.

The program targets youth-led non-profit initiatives specializing in culture and heritage, technology, environment, well-being in addition to youth development and volunteering

The journey includes an intensive curriculum covering nine key areas, including: defining the organization's mission, understanding beneficiaries, developing value propositions, managing development projects, Measuring impact, and financial sustainability planning. The program concludes with a final Pitch Day, where participants present their initiatives.

The program will be delivered in person for initiatives based in Riyadh, and virtually for those located outside the city.

Program Benefits

Co-working space: A shared workspace will be available throughout the program to allow teams to meet, collaborate, and interact with other participating initiatives.
Weekly online mentorship sessions: Every Sunday, participants will join a 2-hour virtual mentorship session related to that week’s theme (6 PM to 8 PM).
One-on-one coaching sessions: Weekly in-person (or online) coaching sessions to support teams in applying the weekly content. These 90-minute sessions will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays between 6 PM and 9 PM.
Expert Talks: Periodic talks with sector leaders who will share their experiences and insights with participants.
Professional Learning Content: Access to exclusive educational materials on Misk Hub across 9 core nonprofit development areas.
Financial Support: At the end of the program, participants may present their initiatives and receive financial support upon meeting specific criteria.
In-kind Support: A variety of in-kind support will be available to help initiatives launch and grow.
Official Registration Support: Full support will be provided to help participating initiatives complete the legal registration process.
Pitch Day: Participants will present their initiatives to an audience of key players in the Non-profit sector, helping them build partnerships and secure support.

Program Prerequisites:

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).

Program Prerequisites:

The Initiative must target youth (at least 50% of beneficiaries).
At least one program has been implemented by the initiative.
Three team members must commit to attend all sessions held after 6:00 PM
The initiative must be currently unregistered and willing to register during the program.
Participants from Riyadh attend in-person; others join remotely.
The initiative must fall under one of the five key areas: youth and volunteering, values, culture & arts, modern technology, quality of life, or environmental sustainability.

Program Highlights:

Co-working space

Weekly online mentorship sessions

One-on-one coaching sessions

Expert Talks

Professional Learning Content

Financial Support

In-kind Support

Official Registration Support

Pitch Day

Application Process:

Select this program and click the apply button

We will review the suitability of the application to the Program requirements and eligibility criteria and decide if this Program is right for you

Applicants will receive an email confirming their qualification for the second stage of application assessment. In the email, the applicants will be requested to provide further details and information about their initiative/ association

Accepted applicants will receive a final confirmation email in which they will be notified of being enrolled in the program and provided with additional information

Frequently Asked Question:

No. The program is exclusively for Youth-led initiatives.

Culture and heritage, technology, environment, well-being in addition to youth development and volunteering.

No. The program is only for unregistered initiatives.

No. Official registration is a core requirement. The program team will assist with this process.

Yes, as long as you can attend evening sessions after 6 PM. Attendance is mandatory, with limited allowable absences.