Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit hosted its Batch 3 Demo Day in Riyadh on January 28, 2026. The investor only event offered a first look at 11 early stage startups from Pakistan, Hong Kong, Egypt, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The cohort spans diverse sectors and reflects the growing depth of innovation across emerging markets.
The Demo Day highlighted founders building scalable solutions across digital, consumer, and infrastructure driven industries.
A Diverse Set of High Growth Sectors
The Batch 3 cohort reflects a wide range of market opportunities. Each startup addresses a clear problem with technology led solutions.
Key sectors represented include:
- Ad tech and out of home media
- Esports and gaming technology
- Travel and extended stay platforms
- Food tech and AI powered nutrition
- Ed tech and immersive learning
- B2C e commerce and wellness
- AI infrastructure and automation
- Proptech and home services
- Auto tech and spare parts marketplaces
This diversity positions the accelerator as a bridge between global founders and regional capital.
Startups Solving Real Market Gaps
Several startups focus on inefficiencies in everyday systems. Calcart turns ride hailing vehicles into data driven advertising channels. ChaosGround helps game studios improve player retention through personalized missions and tournaments.
Estaie simplifies long stay bookings for professionals and enterprises. It replaces nightly hotel pricing with negotiated monthly rates. Intrest uses AI to automate nutrition and allergen labeling for restaurants at scale.
Each company targets a specific pain point with measurable impact.
Technology Driving Scale and Efficiency
Many founders use AI and automation to unlock scale. Open Valley applies AI to automate telecom network operations. It reduces manual work and operating costs for mobile operators.
Jusoor Labs brings science labs to students through immersive 3D and AR learning. This approach removes safety and cost barriers. It expands access to hands on STEM education across the GCC.
Swap applies AI to peer to peer bartering. It helps users exchange unused items. It also reduces waste and promotes sustainable consumption.
Building Trust in Fragmented Markets
Trust remains a recurring theme. RenovateNow connects homeowners with vetted contractors. It brings transparency to renovation projects. RshRsh builds a secure and Sharia compliant marketplace for gold jewelry. It addresses pricing opacity and authenticity concerns.
Sparemart simplifies access to authentic car spare parts in Egypt. It reduces delays and supply chain friction. Mudra supports clean beauty and wellness brands. It also helps global companies enter GCC markets with lower friction.
A Platform for Regional and Global Growth
Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit continues to attract founders solving hard problems. The Batch 3 Demo Day reflects strong execution and regional relevance. The startups demonstrate readiness for investment and expansion.
The program connects capital, mentorship, and market access. It supports founders building for the GCC and beyond. With growing investor interest and cross border participation, the accelerator strengthens its role in the regional startup ecosystem.