Thakaa Center

Thakaa Center is one of the innovation centers affiliated with the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority 'Monsha'at' to encourage innovation and adopt technology. Several centers are in different cities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, serving all its regions. The center aims to empower startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to operate and utilize innovations in data science, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity.

Thakaa Center specializes in data science, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity. It works to empower establishments and entrepreneurs by fostering innovative startups and enhancing the efficiency of SMEs. The center also targets entrepreneurs and owners of SMEs.

Thakaa Center has several branches across the Kingdom that specialize in emerging technologies. These centers are dedicated to empowering enterprises and entrepreneurs while contributing to the realization of Saudi Vision 2030. For instance, there is a Thakaa Center for data science and AI in al-Khubar City in the Eastern Province and a Thakaa Center for IoT and cybersecurity in Riyadh City.

Thakaa Center aims to empower small enterprises by providing a competitive edge for SMEs to sustain their presence in the market and reduce the likelihood of exiting. The center also seeks to enable entrepreneurs by fostering the growth of more startups, improving their quality, and assisting them in launching viable primary products. Thakaa Center is dedicated to building skills and stimulating the ecosystem by upskilling the Saudi workforce, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and strengthening the role of the innovation ecosystem.

Thakaa Center offers workshops and boot camps that teach individuals how to develop their commercial activity using cutting-edge technologies across various industries. Furthermore, Thakaa Center provides expert consultations on the challenges faced by those seeking to build a concept or an enterprise, outlining strategies for growth and development. Thakaa Center services foster innovation and the creation of scalable solutions, transforming ideas into technology-driven products and projects. These services are delivered in partnership with government and private sector entities.