Initiatives And Programs

1- Numo Program

This program aims to accelerate the growth of tech startups by providing services that scale their businesses.

Targeted Companies

1. Seed Stage: Companies with a viable product and initial funding, showing signs of early success.
2. Growth Stage: Companies with investment and a growing customer base, focusing on revenue growth, profitability, product development, and team expansion.

Services Offered

• Specialized consultations and workshops
• Promotional support
• Participation in exhibitions and events
• Business development opportunities

The program aims to encourage the government entities to pilot and purchase the local startups products in ICT sector. In addition to support the entry of these products to the local market and contributes to the growth of ICT sector in Oman. 

Offered Services

1. Supporting startup to do Proof of Value (POV) to validate that the product will be useful for government entities. The ministry will facilitate the product testing for maximum 3 months.
2. Taking any necessary actions and facilitations and coordinating between startups and targeted government entities.
3. Promoting the locally developed products.

Target Segment

ICT startup that have developed tech products that target government entities directly or indirectly.

Program Page: www.Sas.om/jadara

3-Sas48 Hackathon

A 48-hour hackathon where teams develop real-world solutions. Experienced mentors will guide and support the teams as they work through challenges and improve their projects. At the end, each team will present their solutions to a panel of judges and explore the innovations of other participants. The top 3 teams will be announced on the final day and will receive six months of additional support to further develop their business models.

Target segments

University students, job seekers, and employees

Objectives

1. Encourage innovation by providing a platform to test and validate new tech ideas.
2. Transform conceptual ideas into working prototypes for challenge solutions.
3. Actively promote and Foster a culture of entrepreneurship

 4-Startup Ecosystem Development Initiative

A set of programs and initiatives aim to improve startup ecosystem in Oman through a specific methodology that measures performance development.

Objectives

1. Improving the tech environment and enhancing startup ecosystem in Oman.
2. Aligning efforts and work with other relevant entities in different projects and initiatives to enhance startup ecosystem.
3.   Provide the necessary support for the startups to maximize their development opportunities by holding events that enhance the networking with startups and investors.

Key Initiatives

1. Startup Ecosystem Heatmap
2. Oman Startup Platform (OSH)

OSH platform page: www.omanstartuphub.om

5- Consultation Hours

60-minute sessions for tech companies, startups and aspiring entrepreneurs to receive guidance. Bookings can be made through the SAS website.

To register: Consultation Hours

6- ICT Sector Local Content Stimulation Program

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology is implementing the ICT Sector Local Content Stimulation Program as part of its efforts to enhance local content and integrate roles between public and private sector institutions. This initiative aligns with Oman Vision 2040, which aims to promote sustainable employment for citizens and improve the integration of Omani goods and services into the procurement processes of local companies, contributing to their growth and expansion. 

Objectives

1. Increase the percentage of local content in ICT government contracts.
2. Localize industries and services, identifying market opportunities for SMEs.
3. Support local companies in expanding locally and internationally.
4. Create a monitoring mechanism for local content in the ICT sector.

To view the Local Content Enablement Framework for the ICT sector, click here

 For inquiries: tahfeez.tech@mtcit.gov.om

Contact Information of SAS Center

•  Phone and WhatsApp: +968 24166420
•  Email: Sas@mtcit.gov.om
•  Website: www.Sas.om