Program Stats

The Catalyst is the go-to for clean-tech innovation in Abu Dhabi, offering not only funding, but also mentorship, incubation, and a launchpad for startups tackling environmental and sustainability challenges under the strategic partnership of Masdar City and bp.

Stage

Pre-Seed and Seed

Geography Focus

Global (with a mandate to setup the company in Masdar City to expand the business to MENA region)

Investment Mode

SAFE Note

Sector

Sustainability, Clean Energy and ClimateTech

15

Investment through program

20

Graduated

3

Direct Investment

How we support startups?

Development

Investment

Development

Office & Lab space

Development

Licensing & Registration

Development

Mentoring

Development

Marketing and Public Relations

Development

Pilot Project Opportunity

Roadmap to Success

What we offer
  • Fueling breakthrough sustainability ventures with catalytic funding and strategic equity to accelerate global impact
What we offer
  • Accelerating your clean-tech journey — transforming pioneering early-stage products or solutions into scalable, future-ready businesses.
What we offer
  • Join our mission-aligned platform rooted in the UAE’s innovation and net-zero roadmap; build with us to redefine tomorrow.

Explore our Catalyzers

Catalyst Testimonials

Partnering with Catalyst has been a privilege — not only for the strategic support and connections they provide, but also for the global recognition that comes with having BP and Masdar standing behind them. Their backing has been invaluable in accelerating Batsand’s growth

Andre Raimundo

Catalyst was a genuine gateway for Leedana into the UAE market and helped us establish the UAE as a base for our global expansion. The program connected us with other founders building successful companies, creating a strong peer group we learned from throughout the journey. Beyond capital, working closely with the Catalyst team, BP, and Masdar City helped us sharpen our product scalability and regional strategy, while7 Our Portfolio Startups introductions to clients and ecosystem partners opened doors to deploying our model at a much larger scale. We’re proud to be part of the Catalyst portfolio and genuinely excited about what’s ahead

Hassan Elrakhawy

Development, marketing, and communication strategies, as well as valuable business introductions and opportunities to connect with other like-minded startups. The support provided by the Catalyst program played a key role in helping us renew major contracts, advance our technology, and secure over $100,000 in new contracts

Michel Mokbel