Qualcomm, Aramco & RDIA Launch AI Accelerator to Boost Saudi Startup
The six startups 0 chosen from a competitive pool - span sectors such as healthcare, sustainability, and industrial automation.
Qualcomm Technologies, Aramco, and Saudi Arabia’s Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA) have launched the ‘Design in Saudi Arabia with AI’ (DISAI) accelerator, selecting six startups to drive innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), IoT, and wireless technologies. The launch was announced at the LEAP 2025 tech conference.
The six startups - chosen from a competitive pool - span sectors such as healthcare, sustainability, and industrial automation. Agile Loop integrates IoT devices with enterprise workflows using edge AI, while Manyface applies predictive maintenance to oil and gas infrastructure.
Mobisense enhances 5G privacy with real-time speech-to-text and AI analysis. Orbital Universe tracks carbon sequestration in mangroves using satellite and IoT data. Pix Convey develops autonomous vehicles for logistics. Finally, Thakaa Med optimises healthcare diagnostics with AI.
Running from April to November 2025, the program offers mentorship from Qualcomm and Aramco experts, patent training, and access to advanced AI technologies. Startups will showcase their solutions at a November finale event, connecting with investors and partners.
The DISAI program expands Qualcomm’s Saudi Accelerated Innovation Lab (SAIL), reinforcing commitments to industrial digitisation.
