Innovation Support

Page last updated: August 17, 2026

The Authority is committed to enabling investors and innovative projects to test and develop their solutions within the economic cities and special economic zones, through flexible regulatory pathways and dedicated support programs: 1. Regulatory sandbox: A flexible regulatory pathway that lets innovative projects test new products and services within a defined scope before wider rollout. 2. Technical & advisory support: A dedicated team guides innovative project owners in identifying the right regulatory pathway and licenses for their activity. 3. Partnerships with innovation-support bodies: The Authority coordinates with relevant government entities, accelerators, and business incubators to connect investors with funding opportunities and specialized incubation. 4. Priority for promising sectors: Priority is given to projects in the strategic sectors of the economic cities and special economic zones, such as electric mobility, cloud computing, and life sciences. (Draft copy, editable in Drupal.)

Our Programs

Support Across the Innovation Journey

Regulatory Sandbox

A flexible regulatory track that lets innovative projects test new products and services within a defined scope before rolling them out more broadly.

Technical & Advisory Support

A dedicated team guides project owners in identifying the right regulatory track and licenses for their activity.

Partnership with Innovation-Supporting Entities

The Authority coordinates with relevant government bodies and business accelerators to connect investors with funding opportunities and specialized incubators.

Priority for Promising Sectors

Priority is given to projects in the strategic sectors of the economic cities and special economic zones, such as electric mobility, cloud computing, and life sciences.

The Innovation Journey

Five Stages, One Path From Idea to Launch

Discovery

We track challenges and explore innovation opportunities within the economic cities and special economic zones through dialogue with stakeholders.

Development

We help project owners build prototypes of their solutions in coordination with the relevant entities.

Testing

Solutions are tested within the regulatory sandbox, under the Authority's direct supervision.

Incubation & Support

We connect projects with incubators, accelerators, and supporting entities to prepare them for growth.

Launch

We support the project's launch within the economic cities and special economic zones and connect it with investment opportunities.

Who Benefits

Built for Everyone Driving Innovation Forward

Zone & City Investors

To test innovative solutions and grow their business within a supportive regulatory environment.

Startups

To test their products and access partnership and funding opportunities.

Entrepreneurs

To turn their ideas into viable projects within the economic cities and special economic zones.

Universities & Researchers

To connect applied research with real challenges facing the economic cities and special economic zones.

Innovation-Supporting Entities

To collaborate with the Authority in enabling innovative projects.

Public & Beneficiaries

To share ideas and challenges that help shape solutions serving the economic cities and special economic zones.

Have an Idea?

Share Your Idea

An open channel for investors, entrepreneurs, and the public to submit ideas and suggestions that support innovation within the economic cities and special economic zones.