Accelerator

TAQADAM Startup Accelerator

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TAQADAM is a 6-month hybrid accelerator in Saudi Arabia offering $40,000 in funding, mentorship, and co-working access, with up to $100,000 in follow-on funding available. It is open to global and local startups across all industries that have at least two founders and a plan to expand to Saudi Arabia.

Key facts

Organiser
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB)
Deadline
No fixed deadline
Amount
$140,000 · Grant
Equity
Not stated
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Anywhere
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and later
Sectors
Any sector
Format
Hybrid
Location
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Application languages
Arabic, English

Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.