Oman Shell and Flat6Labs Open Shell Intilaaqah to 15 High-Growth Omani SMEs

Oman Shell launched the new edition of Shell Intilaaqah on November 15, 2026, with Flat6Labs as delivery partner, to accelerate 15 high-growth Omani small and medium enterprises. GlobeNewswire said applications are open until December 24, 2026.

Inside the Shell Intilaaqah Cycle

The program offers a 3-to-4-month intensive acceleration cycle with tailored mentorship, expert access and structured coaching, followed by six months of dedicated post-program support. Participating SMEs receive one-on-one mentorship, capacity building and direct access to local and international investors through dedicated finance mixers.

Oman Shell said the program is sector-agnostic and open to all governorates, with a preference for businesses operating within its designated zones. Applicants must be Omani-owned and registered, have at least two years in operation with sustained monthly revenue, and typically employ between 2 and 149 people. In-Country Value is preferred but not mandatory.

Al-Ahnaf Bin Ahmed Al-Zubaidi, Social Investment and Community Relation Manager at Oman Shell, said: "Empowering local businesses is at the heart of our commitment to Oman's future, and the launch of Shell Intilaaqah marks a truly impactful step forward for our national economy."

Yehia Houry, CEO at Flat6Labs, said: "Oman is home to an untapped entrepreneurial talent with ambitious goals and immense potential." Flat6Labs operates across 15 countries and has supported more than 10,000 founders in the Africa, Levant and GCC regions since its launch in Cairo in 2011, according to the company.

Shell Oman Marketing's Recent Launches

Shell Oman Marketing launched the "Feel the Pit Lane" campaign in August 2026, offering customers who buy Shell V-Power fuel a chance to win a travel package to Singapore's motorsport weekend, the Oman Observer reported. In June 2026, Yango Ride partnered with Shell Oman Marketing on a driver benefits programme covering 216 Shell service stations via the Shell Asia App, Zawya reported.

How Other Accelerator Programs Compare

Huawei launched Spark Ignite 2022 Thailand, a startup competition with government and private partners whose first-place winner receives US$40,000 cash and US$125,000 in Huawei Cloud credit, according to Huawei. Amazon Web Services announced up to $600,000 in cloud credits annually for The PenFed Foundation's veteran entrepreneur program, Third News reported.

December 24 Application Deadline

SME founders can review the full criteria, terms and conditions and submit applications online through Oman Shell's website before the closing deadline on December 24, 2026.