Ghiras Accelerator

Ghiras Accelerator is a 12-week environmental innovation program led by King Khalid Foundation and designed & implemented by Parachute16.

The accelerator supports Saudi-based startups building solutions in sustainability, climate tech, and green innovation, contributing directly to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

Program Overview

Ghiras provides founders with:

• Non-dilutive funding support

• Investment readiness & advisory

• Specialized mentorship

• Technical and business workshops

• Direct access to investors and ecosystem partners

The program concludes with a high-impact Demo Day, where startups pitch to investors, industry leaders, and ecosystem stakeholders.

By the Numbers

• 12-Week Acceleration Journey

• 15+ Participating Startups

• 30+ Mentors, Advisors & Industry Experts

• 10+ Investors & Ecosystem Partners Engaged

• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Riyadh (Program & Demo Day)

Impact

Throughout the journey, founders refined their business models, strengthened their sustainability impact, validated their solutions, and prepared for growth and scale.

Ghiras Accelerator serves as a platform for environmental entrepreneurship, enabling founders to transform climate-driven ideas into scalable ventures that support a greener economy in Saudi Arabia. 🌱💜