AI Culture Grants: Up to SAR 500,000 Per Project

Saudi Arabia has launched a new incentive offering non-repayable grants of up to SAR 500,000 The program is run by the Cultural Development Fund in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, the Quality of Life Program, and SDAIA, and applications remain open until 29 September 2026.

The initiative targets micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises working on cultural projects at the concept, prototype, or expansion stage. Up to 20 projects will be supported, with each enterprise allowed to submit one project. It is described as the first track under the Cultural Development Fund's Numou Incentives.

Eligible sectors span a wide cultural range, including architecture and design, culinary arts, fashion, film, libraries, heritage, museums, music, literature, publishing and translation, visual arts, theater, and performing arts. Support covers areas such as creativity and production, heritage preservation, content and knowledge enrichment, cultural experiences, project management, and governance and intellectual property.

Applications are assessed on cultural impact, financial sustainability, technological innovation, implementation readiness, scalability, and potential impact. Selected projects must comply with Saudi regulations and AI ethics principles covering fairness, reliability, transparency, accountability, privacy, and security.

For the creative community in Riyadh, Jeddah, and beyond, the program is a practical way to fund ideas that blend culture with new technology. Entrepreneurs interested in applying can find full details and submit through the Cultural Development Fund website before the deadline.

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