SAFCSP

What SAFCSP does

SAFCSP (Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones) is a Saudi national institution under the Saudi Olympic Committee, headquartered in Riyadh, focused on building local technical capabilities in cybersecurity, software development, and drones. It was established circa 2018 and operates with 101-250 employees. Its mandate is aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, with an explicit goal of producing one programmer per 100 Saudis (approximately 100,000 programmers) by 2030.

The core technology surface consists of four interconnected digital platforms: the Satr e-Learning platform for programming and technology courses; the Bug Bounty platform for crowdsourced vulnerability discovery; CyberHub, which supports the establishment of cybersecurity student clubs at Saudi universities; and CoderHub, a coding challenges platform. These digital platforms support a broader physical and event-based training ecosystem consisting of five Tuwaiq bootcamps (Programming, Cybersecurity, Data Scientists, 7/7, and Youth) plus three major hackathons (Hajj Hackathon, AI Artathon, and Homathon). The Data Scientists Bootcamp holds ACCET accreditation, described as the only such credentialed program in the region, and the Cybersecurity Bootcamp reports 580+ training hours, 150+ practical labs, 6 international certifications, and 100% graduate employment. Hackathons have demonstrated international scale, with the Hajj Hackathon attracting 2,950 participants from 51 countries and Homathon reaching 10,000+ participants from 51+ countries.

SAFCSP's business model is non-commercial. As a government-funded national institution under the Saudi Olympic Committee, it receives budget allocations from the Saudi government and delivers training programs, platforms, and events at no cost to Saudi beneficiaries. Programs are distributed through direct in-person bootcamps across 17 Saudi cities, self-service online platforms, and global virtual hackathons. Customers and beneficiaries include Saudi youth, cybersecurity aspirants, data science professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, and young learners. Notable institutional partners include SDAIA, STC, Aramco, IBM, SABIC, ALECSO (ALEXO), and Hong Kong-based partners HKSTP and Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund through the LEAP East summit.

Name

SAFCSP

Legal name

Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones

Website

https://safcsp.org.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SAFCSP is a Saudi non-profit national institution under the Saudi Olympic Committee that delivers free cybersecurity, programming, and data science training through four platforms, five Tuwaiq bootcamps, and international hackathons for Saudi youth and professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity and Technology Education

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity Learning Platforms (EDAFANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Technical Skills (Security Engineering, SOC, Pen Testing) (EDABAFAF), Cybersecurity (Digital Safety, Ethical Hacking Basics) (EDAMACAH)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity training
• Programming bootcamps
• Technology education
• Workforce development
• Vulnerability research

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: SAFCSP is a national institution under the umbrella of the Saudi Olympic Committee, funded by government预算 allocations to build national cybersecurity and programming capabilities

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SAFCSP is a Saudi national institution under the Saudi Olympic Committee that builds local capabilities in cybersecurity, programming, and drones through intensive bootcamps, hackathons, and a set of four proprietary online platforms (Satr e-Learning, Bug Bounty, CyberHub, CoderHub). It delivers structured training programs such as the Tuwaiq Programming, Cybersecurity, Data Scientists, 7/7, and Youth bootcamps, alongside competitive events including the Hajj Hackathon, AI Artathon, and Homathon, with the stated national objective of training 100,000 programmers by 2030.

Product overview

SAFCSP (Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones) is a national institution operating a multi-platform ecosystem for technology education and cybersecurity. The core offering consists of four interconnected platforms: Satr e-Learning (programming courses), Bug Bounty (vulnerability discovery), CyberHub (university cybersecurity clubs), and CoderHub (coding challenges). These digital platforms support an ecosystem of bootcamps and hackathons including Tuwaiq Programming, Cybersecurity, Data Scientists, 7/7, and Youth bootcamps, as well as Hajj Hackathon, AI Artathon, and Homathon events. Together, these initiatives aim to develop Saudi Arabia's tech workforce toward the national goal of one programmer per 100 Saudis by 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Satr: E-Learning platform offering specialized courses in programming and technology fields
• Bug Bounty
• CyberHub
• CoderHub
• Tuwaiq Bootcamp
• Hajj Hackathon
• AI Artathon
• Homathon

Products and services

• Satr e-Learning Platform (منصة سَطر التعليمية)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% employment rate for Tuwaiq Cybersecurity Bootcamp graduates with 6 specialized certifications
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• SDAIA (Saudi Data and AI Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDAIA is listed as a success partner of SAFCSP, collaborating on national data and AI development initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030
• STC (Saudi Telecom Company)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTC listed as a success partner providing telecommunications infrastructure and technology collaboration support
• AramcominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAramco listed as a success partner contributing to SAFCSP's technology ecosystem development
• Ministry of EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry listed as success partner for SAFCSP initiatives
• Ministry of IndustryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry listed as success partner for SAFCSP initiatives
• Ministry of JusticeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry listed as success partner for SAFCSP initiatives
• SABICminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSABIC listed as a success partner supporting technology development initiatives
• ALULAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALULA listed as a success partner for SAFCSP technology initiatives
• ALEXO (Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science - الألكسو)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed for cooperation in cybersecurity, protecting Arab children and youth from information risks, establishing cyber citizenship, contributing to social and family security, and digital literacy. Includes joint surveys, studies, workshops, seminars, and training courses.
• National Committee for Education, Culture and SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinating body for the ALEXO partnership, supporting national tech talent development
• TahalufflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent firm organizing LEAP East summit in Hong Kong, SAFCSP co-organizer with Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
• Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive Tech Ecosystem Partner for LEAP East, anchoring transcontinental deals between GCC and East Asian markets
• Hong Kong SAR Government Innovation, Technology and Industry BureauflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided formal institutional endorsement for LEAP East, positioning Hong Kong as gateway for cross-regional technology and capital exchange

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform with university-partnered courses in computer science, cybersecurity, and data science. Comparable to SAFCSP's Satr e-Learning platform as a broader alternative for Saudi learners.
• SANS Institute: Established global cybersecurity training and certification provider with deep institutional credibility. Comparable to SAFCSP's Tuwaiq Cybersecurity Bootcamp in technical depth and certification focus, but globally scaled and commercial.

Direct peers

• 42 (École 42): Tuition-free global coding school network founded by Xavier Niel, with peer-to-peer learning and no instructors. Closely mirrors SAFCSP's free-to-learner, government-aligned, national-talent-building model.
• Hack The Box: Cybersecurity upskilling platform with CTF-style challenges and hands-on labs. Comparable to SAFCSP's Bug Bounty and CoderHub platforms in cybersecurity skill development and challenge-based learning.
• HackerOne: Bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure platform connecting ethical hackers with organizations. Directly comparable to SAFCSP's Bug Bounty Platform in business model and vulnerability research community.
• TryHackMe: Online cybersecurity training platform offering gamified, hands-on labs for beginners to professionals. Directly comparable to SAFCSP's CyberHub and CoderHub platforms for entry-level cyber skill development.
• Holberton School: Software engineering school operating in multiple countries with project-based, peer-learning curricula. Comparable to SAFCSP's Tuwaiq Programming Bootcamp in cohort model and tech talent pipeline mission.
• Cybrary: Cybersecurity and IT workforce training platform with courses, hands-on labs, and certification prep. Comparable to SAFCSP's Satr platform and Tuwaiq Cybersecurity Bootcamp in target audience and content category.
• Flatiron School: Bootcamp-based technology education provider covering software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. Directly comparable to SAFCSP's cohort-based, intensive training approach with employment outcomes emphasis.
• General Assembly: Global bootcamp provider offering immersive programs in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. Comparable to SAFCSP's Tuwaiq bootcamp series in target audience, intensive cohort model, and tech workforce focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SAFCSP
• Facebookfacebook.com/SAFCS

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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