Plug and Play Tech Center is calling for innovative startups in the tourism, hospitality, and travel tech sectors to join its specialized acceleration program in Saudi Arabia. The program is designed to support founders building solutions that transform the tourism value chain and enhance the overall visitor experience in the Kingdom.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Accelerator Program
- For: Early-stage and growth-stage startups in Tourism, Hospitality, and Travel Tech
- Key Benefits: Strategic support, industry transformation opportunities, and access to the Plug and Play network
- Application Deadline: Not specified (Applications are currently open)
- Location: Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Accelerator Program Overview
The Tourism Support & Acceleration Program seeks to identify and scale startups that can modernize the tourism sector. The program focuses on three main pillars: enhancing the traveler experience, providing high-value products or services to tourism-related businesses, and leveraging technology to innovate within the industry. By joining this program, founders can align their solutions with the rapidly growing Saudi tourism ecosystem.
Eligibility Criteria
- Sector Focus: Startups must be operating in tourism, hospitality, or travel technology.
- Company Stage: Open to startups at the Idea, MVP, Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages.
- Geographic Focus: While focused on the KSA market, startups from KSA, MENA, Europe, and other regions are welcome to apply.
- Innovation: Founders must demonstrate a clear vision for how their technology or service improves the tourism value chain.
How to Apply
To apply, founders must submit a brief interest form which includes their startup details, revenue status, and a pitch deck in PDF format. The application process is designed to be efficient, taking approximately 1–2 minutes to complete.
Apply Here: Tourism Accelerator Application Form
About Plug and Play Tech Center
Plug and Play Tech Center is a global innovation platform and one of the world’s most active early-stage investors. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, it connects startups to corporations and invest in over 250 companies every year. In Saudi Arabia, Plug and Play works closely with government and private entities to foster a robust startup ecosystem and drive digital transformation across key industries.
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