The Startup Ecosystem of Jeddah

Home to 25% of Saudi Arabia’s startups, Jeddah has a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 394 in the world.

CITY RANKING

While Jeddah decreased by 9 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Saudi Arabia remained stable at 2 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

2nd
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In Saudi Arabia

Regional Ranking

13th
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1
In Middle East

Global Ranking

394th
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9
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Jeddah

Startups in Jeddah excel in Ecommerce & Retail, Hardware & IoT, and Social & and Leisure. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Ecommerce & Retail industry. One of the most promising startups in Jeddah in 2023 is Salla, Siwar, and Lucidya.

Global Rank

Jeddah is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Jeddah’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 231 and in Hardware & IoT, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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394th
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Startups

Notable Startups in Jeddah
Salla startup icon
Salla
Siwar startup icon
Siwar
Lucidya startup icon
Lucidya

Startups

Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Jeddah
Salla startup icon
Salla
Geeks Valley startup icon
Geeks Valley
Sawerly startup icon
Sawerly

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#231 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 4 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.

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Hardware & IoT
#244 worldwide

The Hardware & IoT industry in Jeddah is ranked 244 globally. There are 3 startups for Hardware & IoT on our sample database and map.

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Social & Leisure
#320 worldwide

Social & Leisure is ranked 320th in the world. Our database contains 2 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Jeddah's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Jeddah there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Hardware & IoT, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 38% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Jeddah.

2nd

National Rank

13th

Regional Rank

Overview

Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 13th in Middle East. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Jeddah is ranked 394th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Salla.

ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Jeddah
With a large variety of initiatives, Jeddah's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Middle East. Jeddah offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Jeddah's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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Taqadam

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Aspire Labs

Coworking Spaces

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HQ - AWTAD Commercial Center

Regus - Jeddah, The Quartz startup icon

Regus - Jeddah, The Quartz

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Regus - Jeddah, Zahran

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