# The GP Program

# Cultivator

what we do

Want to join Cultivator program?

Gingo Initiatives

Madinah Tech is an impact-driven cultivator program, distinguished not only by its unique approach, but by its location. Madinah is not simply a city of history, it is a city of purpose. For centuries, it has been a place of connection, learning, and community, shaping values that extend far beyond its borders.

We go beyond technology to create an environment, where ideas can take root, grow responsibly, and translate into real-world solutions that enhance urban life.

Smart City & Urban Life

Energy & Climate

Mobility & Connectivity

Sustainability & Ecology

Madinah Tech Cultivator

Initiative that reimagine entrepreneurship accelerator model. It is a long-term, impact-driven approach that prioritizes real problem-solving, ecosystem integration, and sustainable value creation.

Unlike typical accelerators that follow fixed timelines, standardized cohorts, and equity-based models, cultivators are designed — prioritizing real-world impact over pitch days and long-term value over short-term milestones.

Our programs offer a direct pathway to pilot and deploy solutions, without taking equity, charging fees, or forcing founders into rigid schedules.

01. Cultivator

If you:

Then this program is a perfect fit for you!

The GP Program is designed to develop the next generation of operator-investors—people who not only invest in startups but also understand how companies are built and grown.

Are immune (or at least resistant) to narrative FOMO cycles

Can create value post-investment

Understand company physics (not pitch decks)

Have built or operated inside startups

The GP Program is a selective, operator-first pathway for entrepreneurs and startup operators who want to become value-creating General Partners.

Participants are admitted through a selection process and begin with mandatory mentorship that validates their investing style, decision-making judgment, and value-creation capability. Education blends culture, practical venture know-how, and fund mechanics, delivered alongside real-world scenarios and operator-driven frameworks.

02. The GP Program

Since 2017, we have been operating at the heart of the global innovation ecosystem, driving its growth and working to scale a more connected, impactful innovation landscape worldwide.

Gingo is the official community partner of GITEX Global, and works with various innovation players

our partners

Ecosystem engagements

6 Founders. 5 Minutes. 1 Stage. The Founders' Circuit is a monthly public online pitch event for founders and investors from all over the world. Entrepreneurship has no borders.

Founders’ Circuit

An invite-only workshop designed to help emerging investors develop real VC skills. Backed by top regional VCs and curated by Gingo

VC Weekend

Media About Us

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We're proud to be recognized for our ecosystem work in the UAE and beyond.

Whether you’re a founder interested in joining Cultivator, an investor exploring our GP program, or a government or corporation aiming to lead and grow your local tech ecosystem, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your request and let’s build the future of innovation together.

for ecosystem partners & stakeholders

Gingo Foundation creates platforms, programs, and networks that empower founders, operators, governments, corporations, and investors to drive long-term, real-world impact.