Saudi Arabia has officially unveiled "The Garage," the Middle East's largest startup hub. Located within Riyadh's King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, this innovative space spans 28,000 square meters, offering an ecosystem for over 300 startup companies. The facility includes 24 state-of-the-art meeting rooms, an event space for 1,000+ attendees, and dedicated workshop areas.
The Garage's journey began in April 2022 with a mission to empower startups and has forged key partnerships with Google for Startups and the National Center for Information Technology Development.
Offering diverse programs like "The Garage Plus," "ACCESS," "The Garage Incubator," "MVP Lab," "GAIA Startup Accelerator," and the inaugural "Antler" program, The Garage has graduated 230+ startups and nurtured 450 founders from 50+ countries. These startups have collectively generated revenues exceeding SR24.5 million (approx. $6.5 million) and secured investments exceeding SR215 million (approx. $57.3 million).
Hosting over 40 events, drawing 3,500+ attendees, The Garage's inauguration marks a pivotal moment in the local and global startup landscape, offering founders access to a vibrant ecosystem of partners and innovators.
This Riyadh-based hub aspires to be the ultimate destination for tech startups, combining incubation, acceleration, and comprehensive support services. More than just a workspace, it represents a vibrant community hub fostering innovation and collaboration.
