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Catalyst

Clean-tech startup accelerator and early-stage investment platform backed by Masdar City and BP, based in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.

What
Seed funding as SAFE notes, pre-seed and seed.
Who
Local and international cleantech and sustainability startups.
Cost
Convertible — converts to equity
Status
Active

Checked · September 2026 · catalyst.ae · How we check ↗

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In detail

Catalyst is a CleanTech accelerator + investment fund (masdar city × bp) in the UAE. Clean-tech startup accelerator and early-stage investment platform backed by Masdar City and BP, based in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. 20 startups graduated, 15 investments through the programme and 3 direct investments (SAFE notes, pre-seed and seed).

Amount
Seed funding — SAFE notes, pre-seed and seed
Terms
Convertible — capital can convert to equity
Eligibility
CleanTech and sustainability startups, local and international
Sectors
CleanTech, Renewable Energy, AgriTech, Water, Waste Management, Advanced Materials
Benefits
  • Masdar City Free Zone support
  • bp and Masdar network
  • Office space at Masdar City
Status
Active

What the source says

“20 Graduated”

catalyst.ae · seen September 2026

“15 Investment through program”

catalyst.ae · seen September 2026

“Impact 2025”

catalyst.ae · seen September 2026

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Sources

Primary source · catalyst.ae · Checked September 2026