The King Saud University Fund – SparkLabs, an investment fund under Riyadh Valley Company, has officially wrapped up its inaugural “Riyadh Week.” The five-day event, held from June 14–18, 2026, marked the first in-person gathering for the startups selected into its first accelerator cohort, bringing them to King Saud University for an intensive program.
Quick Facts
- Inaugural “Riyadh Week” event concluded
- Focused on the first startup cohort
- Program held at King Saud University
Bringing the First Cohort Together in Riyadh
Organized in collaboration with the global accelerator network SparkLabs and King Saud University’s Entrepreneurship Institute, “Riyadh Week” was designed as a hands-on boot camp for the participating founders.
The program featured a packed schedule of workshops, specialized training sessions, and dedicated mentorship meetings. The core focus was on helping the early-stage companies strengthen their business models, map out growth strategies, build key strategic partnerships, and evaluate opportunities for regional expansion.
Fueling Saudi’s Knowledge-Based Economy
This event is a key part of Riyadh Valley Company’s strategy to bolster the Kingdom’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. By investing in specialized funds and directly in tech companies, the firm aims to support the development of ventures that create both economic and knowledge-based value.
The initiative is aligned with a broader goal of empowering promising local technology startups and helping transform innovative concepts into sustainable, scalable businesses with a significant economic impact.
About Riyadh Valley Company
Riyadh Valley Company is the investment arm of King Saud University. It focuses on strategic investments in knowledge-based companies and investment funds to advance Saudi Arabia’s innovation ecosystem and contribute to a diversified national economy.
Source: Riyadh Valley Company
