• AHOY’s Startup Builder Initiative aims to support 10,000 entrepreneurs and 30,000 developers by 2030.
• Aligned with GCC Vision 2030, it fosters innovation in transport, aviation, and smart cities.
• AHOY won the Ecosystem Enabler Award for promoting tech collaboration and deep-tech solutions.

AHOY, the first GCC-backed deep-tech company specializing in algorithmic developer tools, has announced the launch of its Startup Builder Initiative.

The step is aiming to support 10,000 entrepreneurs and provide deep-tech solutions to empower and upskill 30,000 software developers across the MENA region by 2030.

The announcement was made by co-founder and CEO Jamil Shinawi at the Tech Excellence Awards, hosted by Entrepreneur Middle East. AHOY won the Ecosystem Enabler Award for its contributions to regional innovation and tech ecosystem development.

Support for GCC’s Unicorns

This initiative aligns with the entrepreneurial and digital revolution happening in the GCC, aiming to create 10 unicorns by 2030, led by Saudi’s Vision 2030 and MCIT, NTDP, and DTVC initiatives, as well as the UAE government’s goal to foster 100,000 startups through its Ignyte program.

AHOY’s focus on decentralized AI and core tech infrastructure positions it as a key player in the global innovation landscape. The Startup Builder Initiative aims to accelerate the growth of startups in various sectors.

The sectors include transport and mobility, aviation, and smart cities. This will through providing resources, mentorship, and technology to scale next-generation solutions.

AHOY Innovation Collaboration

The initiative will focus on enabling deep-tech innovation, helping entrepreneurs and engineers create scalable solutions that drive change across industries.

“We are excited to launch this initiative, which aligns with the entrepreneurial and digital revolution happening in the GCC, putting the region at the forefront of global innovation,” said Jamil Shinawi, co-founder and CEO of AHOY.

“Being awarded the Ecosystem Enabler Award is a testament to our commitment to fostering collaboration and supporting entrepreneurs in the MENA region and beyond.

“Through the Startup Builder Initiative and the 24SIX9 community, we aim to help entrepreneurs and engineers grow their businesses and contribute to the GCC’s goal of nurturing unicorns and leading the AI revolution.”