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Welcome to the Luckiest Acceleration Program

“Luck- Link- Light”
Launch and Grow Your Business in Saudi Arabia
Success is what happens when opportunity meets preparation—and at The Luckiest, we ensure you’re ready to seize it

Riyadh

28th of March

Onsite Program

Cycle 03 — Apply Today!

Enrollment Status

Open

Applications Open (Cycle 03)

28 March, 2025

Applications Close

31 May, 2025

Program Format

Onsite

Location

Original country, Riyadh

Ideal Applicants

Fintech\AI Start-ups in Pre-seed, seed, Pre-A

the Opportunity—Apply Today!

What is the Luckiest Program?

The Luckiest is an 8-month accelerator program helping AI and FinTech startups from MENA and global markets overcome Saudi market-entry hurdles, scaling obstacles, and investor-readiness gaps. We empower you to scale strategically while mastering the local ecosystem.

Eligibility & Conditions

The Luckiest is designed for ambitious startups ready to scale in Saudi Arabia.

Conditions:

Stage: Pre-seed, seed, or pre-A startups.

Team: At least 2 founders

Traction: Successfully passed at least one investment round.

Sector: Focused on AI or FinTech solutions.

Innovation: Must fill a market gap with a new and innovative solution (replicative models are not eligible).

Commitment: Willingness to dedicate 8 months to intensive preparation, validation, and scaling.

Industries

Fintech And AI.

How to Participate

Apply Online: Submit your application through our website or instant forms on social media.

Selection Process

  1. Filtration: Applications are screened against eligibility criteria.
  2. Interviews: Shortlisted startups are interviewed to assess vision and alignment.
  3. Workshop: Selected startups attend a workshop to fine-tune their projects.
  4. Final Selection and Agreement: Top startups are chosen to join the program.

Program Phases

Phase 1: Preparation 

Enhance your business plan, model, and market offerings.

Align your plan with Saudi Arabia's market needs.

Manage your product to fit the audience in Saudi Arabia

Working on travel arrangements, from flights to hotel stays and transportation (Fully-Funded)

Phase 2: Validation

Finalize travel Validate the business strategy and test its alignment with the Saudi ecosystem. accommodation logistics for Saudi Arabia.

Validate the GTM strategy, including product fit and ecosystem readiness.

Validate the value proposition and study the competitive landscape.

Ensure full compliance with Saudi regulations.

Assess product viability through market data and stakeholder feedback.

Bring these insights into decisions that take us to optimization.

Phase 3: Optimization

Refine the business model and product strategy

Convert insights into actionable improvements.

Enhance investor readiness through strategic branding

Phase 4: Launching and expansion 

Execute Saudi Market Launch

Scale Operations for Demand

Leverage Investor Network for Funding Rounds

Build up strategic partners and enhance cooperation areas

Post-Program Advantages

As a Luckiest graduate, you’ll unlock:

  1. Personalized mentorship
  2. Direct access to investor connections
  3. Strategic alliance opportunities

Investors Opportunities

Join The Luckiest’s curated investor network and gain:

  • Exclusive Access to high-potential, vetted startups in AI & FinTech
  • Reduced Due Diligence – We pre-filter for market readiness, scalability, and Saudi alignment
  • Priority Deal Flow – First look at graduating startups with traction
  • Ecosystem Advantages – Structured introductions to rising stars in MENA and global markets

Take the Next Step:

Contact us for a customized discussion about investment opportunities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The program may operate on a cohort-based model with specific deadlines for each cycle.

Startups should check regularly the official program page on the website or our Social media accounts for updated timelines.

The Luckiest is an 8-month intensive acceleration program structured across four key phases:

(Preparation -2 Months| Validation -1 Month | Optimization -2 Months |Launching & Expansion- 3 Months).

  • AI & FinTech Startups
  • Market Focus: Startups expanding to Saudi Arabia (Coming from MENA and global markets)
  • Ideal Candidate Stage: Pre-seed to pre-Series A startups.
  • Start-ups that solve a problem in the Saudi market. ( Relevant to market to launch and expand in)

The Luckiest is a fully funded program with no fees for applicants or selected startups—eliminating financial barriers to your growth in Saudi Arabia.

You can apply via the application form: (link). Available here

We will notify you of your application status (acceptance or rejection) via email.

The Luckiest Program runs 3-4 cycles annually.

Only 8 startups will secure a spot in each cycle. 

Our selection process prioritizes innovative, scalable teams poised to transform Saudi Arabia’s AI and FinTech landscape.

Program Format & Locations

  • The Luckiest operates as a hybrid accelerator to serve global founders effectively:
  • On-ground  activations ( in the start-up's original country or global destination)
  • Virtual Platform :Enables seamless participation for international startups from MENA, Eastern Europe, Asia, and beyond while maintaining program continuity.

Onsite in Riyadh.

Full dedication to the program is required. There should be no absences during the program. Sessions will be held in the mornings within regular working hours, but the program hours may be extended in special cases.

Unfortunately, participation in another program during the Startup Acceleration Program is not recommended.

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