10 Climate Tech Startups from UAE, Egypt & UK Shine at The Catalyst Accelerator Demo Day in Abu Dhabi
The Catalyst Accelerator Program, powered by Flat6Labs and backed by Masdar City and bp, recently celebrated the culmination of its cycle with a Demo Day in Abu Dhabi on May 1st, 2025. Ten startups hailing from the UAE, Egypt, and the UK presented their cutting-edge solutions aimed at tackling pressing climate change challenges.
Climate Tech Innovators Take the Stage
The Demo Day showcased a diverse cohort of 10 pioneering startups that completed Cycle 1 of The Catalyst Accelerator Program. Held at the MBZUAI Multipurpose Hall in Abu Dhabi, these ventures highlighted scalable tech solutions across sectors including ClimateTech, AgriTech, Sustainable Design, Waste Management, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, and SaaS, all contributing to a more sustainable future.
Spotlight on Participating Startups
The 10 startups that pitched their innovative climate change solutions were:
مزنة - Mozna (UAE/Egypt): (Details on specific climate solution not available in provided info/recent search for this event context).
Argona (UK/UAE/Egypt): (Details on specific climate solution not available in provided info/recent search for this event context).
Carbelim UK (UK): A climate tech startup focused on developing nature-inspired carbon capture solutions using micro-algae technology to produce valuable byproducts like bioplastics and fish feed.
Nadeera - نضيرة (UAE): A social enterprise that leverages technology to promote waste sorting at source, known for its "Yalla Return" trash-for-cash system.
Jadeed (Egypt): A climate tech startup specializing in innovative green energy solutions like hydrogen cells and carbon cleaners aimed at reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
P-Vita (UAE/Egypt/UK): (Details on specific climate solution not available in provided info/recent search for this event context).
Leedana (Egypt/Canada): Focuses on transforming agriculture through innovative "sandponics" technology, making sustainable, cost-effective organic vegetable production a reality while conserving water.
Hyvegeo (UK/UAE): A climate tech startup addressing food security and carbon removal by transforming arid desert sand into arable soil using engineered biochar and bioactive compounds.
Coral (UAE): Provides businesses with a streamlined, AI-driven platform to manage carbon emissions, offering comprehensive carbon accounting, reporting, and offsetting solutions.
Bochra-neptune (UAE/Egypt/UK): (Details on specific climate solution not available in provided info/recent search for this event context).
The Catalyst Program: Fostering Green Solutions
The Catalyst is a joint venture between Masdar City and bp, with the accelerator program powered by Flat6Labs. It is committed to investing in and supporting pre-seed and seed-stage startups that are driving innovation in sustainability, clean energy, and ClimateTech, aiming to shape a greener future.
About the Key Partners
Flat6Labs: A leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm and accelerator program operating across the MENA region, known for empowering entrepreneurs.
Masdar City: A pioneering sustainable urban development and innovation hub based in Abu Dhabi, fostering advancements in clean technology and renewable energy.
bp: A global energy company investing in the transition to lower carbon energy, supporting initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable future.
Looking Ahead
The Demo Day highlighted the potential of these 10 startups to make significant contributions to addressing climate change. The support from The Catalyst Accelerator and its prominent backers provides a crucial launchpad for these ventures to scale their solutions and impact the sustainability landscape in the MENA region and beyond.
Source: Flat6Labs