Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher:  Jameel Deeptech Initiative, a Saudi program supporting the commercialization of scientific research, has selected 10 startups to advance to the next stage of its venture-building program, strengthening efforts to transform research into high-growth technology companies.

As per the initiative announcement, the shortlisted startups are Lisan, Pixconvey, Gees Health, Digital Petroleum, Linus Bio MENA, Hakeem, Flow Guard, SMI Membranes, True Nexus, and Pure Advance. Their innovations span healthcare, biotechnology, energy, industrial technologies, and environmental sustainability.

The companies secured their places after a competitive semi-final round, where founders presented research-driven technologies designed to solve real-world challenges while demonstrating their commercial potential.

Over the coming weeks, the startups will take part in an intensive venture-building program offering specialized mentorship, business development support and commercialization training. The initiative aims to help founders validate their business models, refine go-to-market strategies and prepare their technologies for investment and large-scale deployment.

At the end of the program, three startups will be selected as winners, receiving financial awards and institutional support to accelerate commercialization and regional expansion.

Backed by Community Jameel Saudi and national research and innovation partners, the initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s ambition to strengthen its research ecosystem and establish the Kingdom as a regional hub for deeptech innovation.