Ocean Revive is proud to announce that we have been officially accepted into Cohort 8 of KAUST's TAQADAM Startup Accelerator, a highly competitive programme supported by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB). We were selected from over a thousand applicants.

Supporting the Kingdom's Innovation Ecosystem

KAUST's TAQADAM programme plays a vital role in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals by nurturing startups and generating economic impact. To date, TAQADAM has supported over 270 startups, raised nearly $300 million in funding, and created more than 3,500 jobs across the Kingdom.

Joining TAQADAM empowers us to:

  • Scale our modular BlueTech restoration tools across the Gulf and Red Sea regions
  • Refine our business model and accelerate product-market fit
  • Strengthen performance, logistics, and fundraising strategy
  • Connect with mentors, investors, and the regional startup ecosystem

Our participation affirms Ocean Revive's position as Saudi Arabia's first BlueTech startup specialising in marine restoration innovation.