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KAUST launches new cohort for TAQADAM startup accelerator program

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Funding Partnership Product Saudi Arabia Entrepreneurship

Summary

KAUST launched the third cohort of its TAQADAM startup accelerator program on February 8th. The program, a partnership between KAUST and SABB, aims to equip students, faculty, and recent Saudi graduates with the tools to launch tech companies. This year's cohort consists of 133 people from 42 startups, with 35% female participation. Why it matters: Accelerators like TAQADAM are crucial for fostering entrepreneurship and translating research into commercial ventures, contributing to Saudi Arabia's diversification goals.

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KAUST · TAQADAM · startup accelerator · SABB · entrepreneurship

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