The BADIR innovation and technology program was created by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), the National Research Institute of Saudi Arabia, to fulfill some of the objectives of the National Technology and Science Plan.

The Badir Program for Technology Incubators and Accelerators is a comprehensive national program that seeks to activate and develop technology business incubators, enhance the concept of entrepreneurship, and transform technology projects and research into successful business opportunities, by supporting and nurturing entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology incubators and providing the appropriate environment for the growth of emerging technology companies.