This selection of organizations in the Middle East includes a mix of academic institutions, government-affiliated bodies, and non-profit organizations, alongside some private sector entities. The largest organizations by employee count are Chalhoub Group, a luxury retail group, KAUST and Dokuz Eylul University, both higher education institutions, and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), which provides research services.
Several organizations focus on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, such as FasterCapital, an online incubator and accelerator, and Microsoft for Startups UAE, which supports founders. A notable pattern is the concentration of headquarters in Dubai, which hosts DIFC, Dubai Future Foundation, and Microsoft for Startups UAE, among others.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chalhoub Groupchalhoubgroup.com
Luxury retail group specializing in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and omnichannel customer experiences. |
7,794 | |||
| 2 |
KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)kaust.edu.sa
It is a graduate-level research university focused on interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation in science and technology for global challenges. |
6,144 | |||
| 3 |
Dokuz Eylul Universitydeu.edu.tr
A leading higher education institution with diverse faculties, institutes, colleges, hospitals, research centers, technopark, technology transfer office, and incubation center |
5,814 | |||
| 4 |
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)kacst.gov.sa
Support national research and innovation strategies, provide technological services, conduct R&D in key sectors, and foster industrial development. |
2,646 | |||
| 5 |
Türkiye Teknoloji Takımı Vakfıt3vakfi.org
We are a group of young entrepreneurs and professionals who believe in advancing Turkey's technology sector for a better world |
2,073 | |||
| 6 | 1,323 | ||||
| 7 |
FasterCapitalfastercapital.com
Online incubator and accelerator helping startups worldwide with technical and business development in exchange for equity Industry and stage agnostic investment approach |
888 | |||
| 8 |
Crown Prince Foundationcpf.jo
A Jordanian organization focused on empowering young people through leadership and entrepreneurship programs to build a brighter future for the country |
482 | |||
| 9 |
Microsoft for Startups UAEstartups.microsoft.com
A digital ecosystem providing free access to technology, coaching, and support for founders at any stage of development to accelerate their startup journey |
421 | |||
| 10 |
RUWWAD AL IRAQ رواد العراقruwwadaliraq.com
An organization supported by INNOVEST ME focused on fostering the Iraqi entrepreneurial community through incubation, acceleration, and financial support programs |
415 | |||
| 11 |
DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATIONdubaifuture.ae
Promoting innovation and technological development to position Dubai as a global leader and pioneer in future advancements. |
370 | |||
| 12 |
Bnai Zion– Medical center & Innovation Authority at Bnai Ziongov.il
Leading medical facility in Haifa and northern Israel since 1922, providing top-rated medical services, research, and educational programs with emphasis on patient care and professionalism |
354 | |||
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| 13 |
The Center for Educational Technology (CET)cet.ac.il
An NGO focused on advancing education in Israel by providing cutting-edge learning environments, technology, and pedagogy for students and educators |
354 | |||
| 14 |
Young Guru Academy (YGA)yga.org.tr
A non-profit organization in Turkey developing youth through social innovations like smart canes, science kits, heritage preservation, solar energy, and tech education for women |
319 | |||
| 15 |
National Agricultural Research Center - NARC المركز الوطني للبحوث الزراعيةnarc.gov.jo
Agricultural research center increasing plant & animal production sustainably by investing in local and adopted methods for ecological balance and development |
318 | |||
| 16 |
İTÜ Çekirdekitucekirdek.com
This fully integrated incubator combines science, technology, and design to support entrepreneurs and startups with innovative, technology-based ideas, guiding them from ideation to commercialization. |
312 | |||
| 17 |
BNB Chainbnbchain.org
Develops blockchain infrastructure and tools for developers and enterprises, supporting decentralized, secure, and scalable solutions on BNB Chain. |
295 | |||
| 18 |
Teknopark İstanbul A.Ş.teknoparkistanbul.com.tr
Technology development zone fostering R&D in defense, aerospace, maritime, electronics, energy, health sciences, and industrial software with over 300 companies. |
247 | |||
| 19 |
Bilişim Vadisibilisimvadisi.com.tr
Operating Türkiye's largest technology development zone, fostering innovation, R&D, and entrepreneurship by providing infrastructure and support for tech companies and startups. |
237 | |||
| 20 |
OSTİM Organize Sanayi Bölge Müdürlüğüostim.org.tr
An industrial zone in Ankara supporting SMEs with a wide range of services, infrastructure, and resources for growth and development |
197 | |||
| 21 |
Çanakkale Teknoloji Geliştirme Bölgesi A.Ş.canakkaleteknopark.com.tr
The company operates a technology development zone encompassing various areas for R&D investment, social facilities, offices, administrative units, and incubation centers |
14 | |||
| 22 |
3Ventures Group3ventures.co
A team of venture experts invest in and accelerate disruptive startups and founders across Europe and the Middle East |
12 | |||
| 23 |
SmartESAsmart-esa.com
An accelerator program helping startups succeed by providing management tools, skills, and connections to transform creators into entrepreneurs and great managers |
11 | |||
| 24 |
SANDsand.business
A co-working space fostering creativity, supporting quality, integrity, and community empowerment to help entrepreneurs achieve their goals through innovation and collaboration |
10 | |||
| 25 |
Startup Origin Venturesstartuporigin.com
A space for creative entrepreneurs to launch and grow startups, offering funding, mentoring, networking, and technical support from idea to market |
2 | |||
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