Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy has launched TAQAtech, a new accelerator program developed in partnership with The Garage to support startups shaping the future of energy. Based in Riyadh’s King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), the initiative will help founders working on technologies like clean hydrogen, carbon capture, AI-powered energy systems, and sustainability-focused innovations scale from idea to impact.
TAQAtech plans to support 60 startups over three years, divided into three cohorts of around 20 companies each. Each cohort will go through a cycle lasting six to twelve months, covering four stages — scouting and selection, acceleration, pilot implementation, and demo day. Startups will receive expert mentorship, technical validation, and connections with investors and corporate partners to help deploy solutions across Saudi Arabia’s energy ecosystem.
The program is open to registered startups in Saudi Arabia and abroad that have a working prototype or MVP. Teams must include at least two members, with the founder and cofounder required to attend the accelerator in person at The Garage. There’s no registration fee, and the program operates in both Arabic and English.
TAQAtech’s first phase focuses on five core areas: direct air carbon capture, carbon capture and storage (CCUS), clean hydrogen, AI for energy, and social innovation in sustainability. However, startups from adjacent sectors are also encouraged to apply if their technologies contribute to the energy transition.
Applications are now open through the TAQAtech portal, with the first cohort expected to begin later this year. According to the Ministry, each startup will gain access to infrastructure, workshops, and potential funding opportunities — creating a launchpad for homegrown and international innovation aligned with Vision 2030.
For full details, visit the official Ministry of Energy website.
The Garage and Ministry of Energy open Taqatech applications to global startups driving the energy transition