Riyadh | 27 Muharram 1447 AH – July 22, 2025

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission concluded, on the evening of July 21, the activities of its “Literature, Publishing and Translation Accelerator” program in Riyadh at a celebratory ceremony attended by representatives of the cultural sector, entrepreneurs and investors, amid wide interest in the program's promising entrepreneurial outcomes, which formed a promising platform to support creative ventures.

At a Glance

  • Launched: January 2025
  • Startups graduated: 15, split into an incubation track (8 early-stage ventures) and an acceleration track (7 more advanced, scalable ventures).
  • Support offered: specialized training workshops, consulting sessions with international experts, technical and marketing support, and direct connections with potential investors.

CEO's remarks. Dr. Abdullatif Al-Wasel, CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, said in his opening remarks that the accelerator represents a strategic milestone in the ecosystem for empowering cultural entrepreneurs and turning creative ideas into scalable, sustainable products and ventures, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Ministry of Culture's strategy.

Project showcase and recognition. The ceremony included a video recap of the accelerator's journey, followed by founders presenting their qualifying projects directly to attendees, in an environment conducive to connecting with investors and supporting bodies. The event closed with participants being honoured and guests invited to visit each project's dedicated pavilion to learn more about its outcomes.

A driver of cultural innovation and digital transformation. The accelerator is part of the commission's push to build an integrated ecosystem that combines culture and technology, spurring innovation in literature, publishing and translation by supporting startups and creative companies, helping achieve the goals of the National Culture Strategy and turn the cultural sector into a sustainable economic and social driver.