MCIT Launches Fifth Edition of ‘Tech Champions’ Program to Empower Fintech Startups

The Center of Digital Entrepreneurship (CODE), affiliated with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), has launched the fifth edition of the “Tech Champions” program, targeting entrepreneurs and startup founders in the fintech sector who are developing business models based on artificial intelligence technologies.
 The program aims to empower national talent and support the development of innovative digital solutions that foster creativity, generate high-quality job opportunities, and contribute to technology localization efforts. Over a four-month period, it will provide two specialized business incubators offering technical and administrative support, along with mentorship from leading local and international experts.
 Focusing on startups at the prototype and scalable operational model stages, the program also offers participants access to investors, potential funding opportunities, and seats in supporting initiatives such as “MVPLAB.”
 “Tech Champions” is one of Saudi Arabia’s national initiatives designed to foster a vibrant digital entrepreneurship ecosystem and enable local innovation across vital sectors.