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Scout startups across Kuwait
Explore startup ecosystems across Kuwait and build a clearer view of where new companies are forming.
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Region
- AS
- Population
- 4,137,309
- Currency
- KWD
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Kuwait ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking | 2026 | #31 | Up 6 | B | Competitiveness, Business Climate, Performance |
 Bloomberg Innovation Index | 2019 | #55 | No prior edition | B | Innovation, Research |
 Global Innovation Index | 2025 | #73 | Down 2 | A | Innovation, Competitiveness, Research, Talent |
 Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking) | Doing Business 2020 | #83 | Up 14 | B | Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (countries) | 2025 | #89 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
18 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Kuwait
Incubators 7
Incubator
IncubatorSupporting startups with tailored business services in Kuwait.
IncubatorKuwait's first industrial incubator.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all incubators
Investors 6
InvestorPioneering venture capital in Kuwait.
InvestorInvesting in MENA's innovative tech teams.
InvestorInvesting in MENA tech founders with global ambitions.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all investors
Venture studios 4
Venture studioEmpowering innovators through venture building and digital transformation.
Venture studioBuilding the next generation of disruptive ventures.
Venture studioWe Build Brands.
The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 1
AcceleratorEmpowering startups through community and collaboration.
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Raising in Kuwait
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
- Arzan Financial Group For Financing & Investment K.P.S.C. مجموعة أرزان الماليةInvestor
- Arzan Venture CapitalInvestor
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Finding startups in Kuwait
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
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Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Kuwait
How does Kuwait rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #31 in IMD WCR (2026). It appears in 5 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Kuwait?
Superscout has profiles for 6 investors based in Kuwait, including Arzan Financial Group For Financing & Investment K.P.S.C. مجموعة أرزان المالية, Arzan Venture Capital and Faith Capital Holding.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Kuwait?
Yes. Superscout lists 1 accelerator, 7 incubators and 4 venture studios based there, including Sirdab Lab, One Global Hub and One Global Holding.
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- IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, 2026
- Bloomberg Innovation Index, 2019
- Global Innovation Index, 2025
- Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking), Doing Business 2020
- Global Startup Ecosystem Index (countries), 2025
Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
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