TAQADAM Accelerator — Cohort 10
Supports Saudi Arabia startups in a structured accelerator pathway with mentoring, networking, and market-readiness development.
TAQADAM is a six-month startup accelerator co-powered by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB, formerly SABB) that has operated annually since 2016. Cohort 10 is the current open cycle, with an application deadline of June 21, 2026. Every accepted startup receives USD 40,000 in non-dilutive, equity-free grant funding upfront — KAUST and SAB take no e…
Broad technology focus; sectors include AI, AgriTech, HealthTech, Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy, Biotech, and others aligned to Saudi Vision 2030.
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