TAQADAM Parent: KAUST
TAQADAM is a global startup accelerator powered by networks of KAUST and SABB. It backs startups at all stages of growth, supporting founders as they push the boundaries of what's possible to do things that matter. During the period of six-months, TAQADAM provides entrepreneurs with mentorship, access to network, funding, and to accelerate their ventures. Teams receive $40,000 in non-dilutive funding, with 10 startups securing additional follow-on funding of $100,000 at the annual showcase.
Founded 2016
Employees 10+
Primary contact
Ibrahim Al-Anqari
Al Mohammadiyyah
23617 Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Ibrahim Al-Anqari
Al Mohammadiyyah
23617 Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Key people 🧑🤝🧑
- Ian W. Campbell - Interim Vice President, Innovation
- Noor Fianti - Head of Operations & Strategic Initiatives @ KAUST Innovation
- Aurelie Arsouze - Head of Innovation Marketing @ KAUST Innovation
- Sami Sarhan - Head of SME Innovation Services & Acting Head of Innovation Partnerships @ KAUST Innovation
- Hattan Ahmed - Entrepreneurship Director @ KAUST Innovation
- Arwa Shafi - Startup Accelerator Lead
- Maryam Barradh - Startup Associate
- Omar Khasawneh - Startup Incubation Lead
- Salem Alyafie - Startup Service Center Manager
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Investments 💸
Tech-enabled provider of physical therapy and rehabilitation services in homes and rehabilitation centres
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Developer of AI-powered SaaS products for medical insurance companies and third-party administrators (TPAs)
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Operator of a mobile-enabled platform that connects physicians to patients via video call
📍 Manama, Bahrain
Developer of an Arabic fitness and nutrition app offering personalized body transformation programs
📍 Cairo, Egypt
Developer of an AI-enabled medical claim auto-adjudication clinical documentation / decision support system
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Operator of an online platform offering mental health services online in Arabic
📍 Ramallah, Palestine
Developer of hemostatic agents for bleeding control covering all kinds of dental and surgical operations
📍 Cairo, Egypt
Developer of a mobile app offering remote consultation services with diabetes specialists
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
A biotech company providing expertise to support and advance the utilization of genomics in healthcare and other sectors
📍 Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Developer of a wellness and weight loss app that aims to educate youth across the Arab World & beyond to become their healthiest, happiest selves
📍 Kuwait City, Kuwait
Operator of a peer-to-peer settlement and investments platform catering to the medical insurance industry
📍 Amman, Jordan
Developer of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) aids for people with complex communication needs
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Operator of a subscription service offering savings on therapeutic and medical services for residents of Saudi Arabia
📍 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Last update:
March 31, 2024
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