Catalyst uses Dealum to manage applications and startup information. To gain access simply click on “Apply Now” or contact us at [email protected] and we’ll provide instructions to submit your startup profile through Dealum.

We do not have a set deadline, it’s rolling throughout the year. The best way to apply submit an application through our Apply Form so we can see if we would be a good fit together.

We keep it simple, transparent, and founder-friendly. Start by submitting your application online, highlighting how your startup aligns with our 4P investment principles—Product, Potential, Predictability, and People. Our team will review your submission for fit, impact potential, and readiness. Shortlisted startups are invited to a virtual or in-person pitch session, followed by a deeper due diligence process. Selected ventures join the Catalyst program or gain direct funding, mentorship, and access to our Masdar City innovation ecosystem.

Scheduled training and mentoring applies to startups who join our accelerator program, where the program scheduled for 3-months program are shares in advance. For the startups gaining direct investment, there is no set training program and are provided, as and when required, for their specific needs.

We do not give the funding all at once - we monitor the startups against KPIs and provide the funding in 2-3 tranches

We do a SAFE agreement with convertible note (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)

Absolutely. Catalyst supports global startups. While operations are based in Abu Dhabi, we aim to accelerate ventures with international potential and provide support for scaling in the UAE and beyond.

Yes, Catalyst invests across a wide range of sustainability and clean-tech sectors. Key areas include:

1. Renewable Energy: Solar, Wind, Hydro, Bioenergy, Green Hydrogen
2. Energy Storage: Batteries, Hydrogen Storage, Thermal Storage
3. Energy Efficiency: Smart Grids, Energy Management, Smart Home Devices
4. Electric Vehicles & Transportation: EVs, Charging Stations, E-mobility Services
5. Water Conservation: Recycling, Purification, Filtration, Desalination
6. Waste Management: Waste-to-Energy, Upcycling, E-waste Recycling, Composting
7. Climate Tech & Cleantech Materials: Carbon Capture, Climate Monitoring, Sustainable Building Materials, Biodegradable & Recycled Materials, Nanotech
8. Conservation & Biodiversity: Ecosystem Restoration
9. Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability: Predictive Maintenance, Energy Forecasting, Smart Grid Optimization, Autonomous Vehicles, Carbon Capture & Climate Modeling
10. AgriTech & BioTech: Agriculture Waste-to-Energy, Biofuels, Soil Carbon Sequestration, Algae-based Bioenergy, Industrial Decarbonization Enzymes, Bio-based Alternatives