U.S-Saudi AI Research Commercialization Accelerator Program (ReCAP)
Limited submission
This 12-month program connects Saudi AI innovators with U.S. technology and investment through commercialization labs, a U.S. study tour, and a joint summit to strengthen bilateral AI partnerships.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia
Due Dates: September 14, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $600,000–$900,000 total for a 12-month project; one award expected
Summary: Funds a 12-month accelerator to connect Saudi-developed AI technologies with U.S. commercialization expertise, culminating in a U.S.–Saudi AI summit.
Key Information: For non-profit, academic, or public sector organizations only; for-profit entities are not eligible.
Description
This program supports a 12-month initiative to accelerate the commercialization of Saudi-developed artificial intelligence (AI) technologies through intensive engagement with U.S. technology, investment, and innovation networks. The funded organization will source and evaluate 20–30 AI technologies from Saudi Arabia, select around 10 for intensive U.S.-led commercialization programming, facilitate a U.S. study tour for participants, and organize a high-level U.S.–Saudi AI Research Commercialization Summit in Saudi Arabia. The goal is to foster durable relationships between Saudi innovators and American technology and investment ecosystems, positioning the U.S. as Saudi Arabia’s preferred partner for AI innovation.
