Empowering Entrepreneurs in Green Tech & Circular Economy
A specialized green incubator launched by Impact Hub Riyadh, recipient of the Green Entrepreneurship Grant supported by King Khalid Foundation, empowering innovative youth ideas in sustainability, Circular Carbon Economy (CCE), and NetZero.
Why the name "GHADHAH"?
"Ghadhah" in classical Arabic symbolizes lush greenery, nourished trees, and fresh flourishing harvest. We found in this essence an inspiring catalyst to revive green initiatives—a fertile seed nurturing environmental sustainability and giving back to our planet.
Youth are the real energy and the true driving force to achieve the Vision; they possess remarkable ambition and represent the greatest asset to realize it.
Green Sectors Supported by GHADHAH
Targeting high-impact innovations providing tangible environmental solutions across strategic sectors:
Vertical Farming
Modern vertical farming and hydroponic technologies saving up to 95% water while boosting urban food security.
Clean & Renewable Energy
Solar, alternative energy generation, and breakthrough solutions reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Waste Recycling & Sorting
Converting industrial, organic, and plastic waste into value-added sustainable products.
Circular Carbon Economy (CCE)
Carbon capture, utilization, and recycling methodologies driving the Kingdom towards NetZero by 2060.
Achievements of the Inaugural Cohort (GHADHAH 1)
Explore the impactful workshops, bootcamps, and mentorship sessions held at Al Yamamah University supported by King Khalid Foundation:
Distinguished Mentors & Expert Speakers
Dr. Munira Al-Muqrin
Social Entrepreneurship & Sustainability Specialist
Eng. Faris Al-Shoaibi
Eco-Innovation & Business Model Consultant
Eng. Hattan Saqr
Venture Acceleration & Seed Investment Expert
Project Incubation Journey (4 Distinct Phases)
A rigorous methodology benchmarked against global startup accelerators to transition green ideas into investment-ready ventures:
Ideation & Screening
1-month open registration and rigorous screening, followed by a 2-week training sprint for 100 founders, selecting top 50.
Business Plan Bootcamp
Intensive 5-day bootcamp in Design Thinking and Business Model validation, narrowing down to the 20 most viable models.
Incubation Program (3 Months)
Prototyping facilities, specialized coaching, and coworking spaces culminating in Demo Day, awarding seed grants to 5 champions.
Growth Tracking & SROI (6 Months)
6-month post-program oversight measuring business scalability and Social Return on Investment (SROI).
Authorized Partners & Sponsors
Collaborative alliance uniting government, philanthropy, academia, and enterprise:
King Khalid Foundation