Turn your startup idea into a reality
Join our 12-week pre-accelerator to help entrepreneurs build, launch, and scale MENA-based startups
Cohort 1 - Graduated January 2026
Cohort 2 - Spring 2026
Remote with select in-person sessions in
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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What alumni are saying
"After participating in six different startup programs across Africa and Europe, it wasn't until I joined Sanabil Founder University that I truly understood how a startup is supposed to function. This program moves past the theory and gets straight to the core of what it takes to build a scalable, successful company."
Abderrahmane El Fehli, Novate
“Sanabil Founder University offered a great founder network, high-quality mentors, and inspiring guest sessions with experienced founders and industry experts. Combined with the strong focus on simplification and hands-on advice for building in Saudi Arabia.”
Kristijan Jordanov, Net Zero Build
“I came to LAUNCH with just an idea and no plan on how to turn it into a real product, and I completed the program with a product, a framework to build other products, and a network of experts to ask along the journey."
Nour El Houda Zorgui - Navia Care
What's included
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24
Live sessions
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32
Lessons
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25
Hours of video resources
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Community & networking
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Week 1
Foundational Knowledge
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Week 2
Being a Founder
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Week 3
Building an MVP
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Week 4
Business Model
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Week 5
Customer Profiles
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Week 6
Validation Research
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Week 7
Metrics & TAM
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Week 8
Iterating on MVP
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Week 9
User Feedback
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Week 10
Competitive Matrix
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Week 11
Perfecting Pitch
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Week 12
Accelerator Prep
What you’ll accomplish
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Build and iterate your MVP
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Identify your target customers and business model
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Onboard users; employ marketing and sales strategies
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Sharpen your pitch; identify sources of funding
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Build alongside peers who challenge and support you
Here’s how
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Monday live sessions
90 minutes; attendance required
Presentations from industry experts
Review activities and learnings
Founder Q&A with the LAUNCH team and speakers
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Wednesday pods
90 minutes; attendance required
Content deep dive with the LAUNCH team, experts, & fellow founders
Discuss challenges, practice pitches, and get candid feedback
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Structured learning
Navigate every stage of building a company with our step-by-step content pacing guide.
5-10 hours of videos and reading each week
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Community
Collaborate with cohort members, share wins, and exchange expertise
In-person meetups and opportunities in Riyadh
Knowledge sharing and live Q&A
Apply today
We value commitment.
Join every live session and we’ll refund your tuition.