By John Lee.
Zain Group has announced the regional expansion of its flagship startup accelerator, Zain Great Idea (ZGI 2025), now open to innovators in Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. The program is powered by Zain Ventures, the Group's venture capital arm, and ZainTECH, its digital solutions enterprise.
For the first time in ZGI's 15-year history, startups across the region can access mentorship, capital, and global exposure, including a two-week program in Silicon Valley. The initiative supports early-stage projects in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, AI, edtech, and other emerging technologies.
Program Highlights:
- Open registration for startups until 20 September 2025.
- Intensive mentorship, workshops, and pitch training.
- Selection of up to 15 startups to attend Silicon Valley's International Accelerator.
- Continued mentorship post-Silicon Valley and technical support via ZainTECH.
- Demo Day for startups to present growth and investment opportunities to regional venture capitalists.
According to a press release, ZGI has a proven legacy in Kuwait, up-skilling over 7,000 entrepreneurs, supporting 450 startups, and facilitating USD 135 million in funds raised from regional investors over the past five years. The 2025 expansion underscores Zain's commitment to fostering regional innovation, job creation, and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
(Source: Zain Group)
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