- What
- Energy accelerator: up to $50K grant and up to $450K follow-on investment from OQ.
- Who
- Energy start-ups past MVP from anywhere, able to join activities in Muscat.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from abroad — Available to take part in programme activities in Muscat, Oman; The Pre-Accelerator track is only for Omani start-ups All programmes open to founders from abroad →
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OQ Accelerator Programme (OQX) is a corporate accelerator (energy) in Oman. Energy-sector accelerator of OQ, run by OQX, OQ’s innovation hub, with programme activities in Muscat. The six-month Acceleration Path is for start-ups beyond MVP: those that achieve key milestones may qualify for a grant of up to $50,000 and follow-on investment of up to $450,000. The three-month Pre-Acceleration Path is for Omani early-stage start-ups, with potential investment of up to $100,000 from Future Fund Oman. Focus areas include operation and maintenance of energy assets, polymers and chemicals, digital and AI for energy, energy efficiency, water management, emissions reduction and renewables.
- Amount
- Grant up to $50K + follow-on investment up to $450K (Acceleration Path) · up to $100K from Future Fund Oman (Pre-Acceleration Path)
- Terms
- 15% equity taken, according to the programme’s F6S application page
- Eligibility
- Acceleration Path: start-ups beyond MVP with a functioning prototype, initial customer traction or a developed product; full-time founders with relevant industry experience, at least two members; open to applicants from anywhere in the world who can take part in activities in Muscat · Pre-Acceleration Path: Omani start-ups only
- Sectors
- Energy
- Oil & gas assets
- Polymers, chemicals and catalysts
- Digital and AI for energy
- Energy efficiency
- Water management
- Emissions reduction
- Renewables
- Benefits
- Mentorship from in-house subject matter experts
- Access to Oman’s ecosystem and networks
- Demo day with investors
- Pilot opportunities with industry leaders
- Status
- Active — Cohort 3 is listed on F6S; OQ’s page publishes no application dates (checked September 2026)
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What the source says
“Global Applications: Applicants can apply from anywhere in the world for the Accelerator track, while the Pre-accelerator track is exclusively for Omani start-ups.”
“OQX serves as OQ’s innovation hub, dedicated to managing research, development, and innovation (RDI) while deploying new technologies to deliver value to the company”
“Start-ups that achieve key milestones may qualify for a grant of up to USD 50,000 and follow-on investment of up to USD 450,000 to scale their validated solution beyond the programme.”
“Start-ups participating in the Pre-Accelerator track will be eligible to receive investment from Future Fund Oman (FFO) of up to USD 100,000, subject to meeting the programme’s investment criteria.”
“Acceleration Path (6 months): Designed for start-ups beyond the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) stage, with a functioning prototype, initial customer traction, or a developed product.”
“Applicants must be full-time founders with relevant industry experience who are building an energy start-up focused on availability, affordability, and sustainability. Each start-up should have at least two members.”
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|---|---|---|---|
| OQ Accelerator Programme (OQX)Energy accelerator: up to $50K grant and up to $450K follow-on investment from OQ. | up to $450K | Equity | Active |
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| NBO Fintech AcceleratorSix-month fintech programme in Muscat; Demo Day winner receives up to OMR 240K. | up to OMR 240K | Customised roadmap at no cost; funding terms not published | Closed |
| OTF Wadi AcceleratorUS $100K investment, with additional seed funding possible. | $100K | Equity | Closed |
Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
Questions founders ask
What does OQ Accelerator Programme (OQX) offer?
Energy accelerator: up to $50K grant and up to $450K follow-on investment from OQ.
Does OQ Accelerator Programme (OQX) take equity?
Equity — 15% taken, per its F6S page.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Open to companies from abroad — Available to take part in programme activities in Muscat, Oman; The Pre-Accelerator track is only for Omani start-ups.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · oq.com/en/about-us/innovation/oq-accelerator-programme · Checked October 2026