KAUST and Zapata to Pioneer New Quantum Computing Modeling
KAUST recently announced a new partnership with US-based Zapata Computing, a Harvard spinout and one of the world’s leading quantum software companies.
Technology spotlight
KAUST Solar Center Hosts World-Leading PV Researchers
In the last week of February KAUST hosted some of the most cutting-edge researchers in the area of photovoltaics at the annual KAUST Solar Energy research conference. The conference theme, Synergistic Approaches in PV, underscored the overriding message of the…
Latest Technology Licensing Opportunities in Electrical & Electronics
Below is a list of KAUST’s latest electrical & electronics technology licensing opportunities. KAUST’s technologies are available for joint development, patent licensing or other mutually beneficial relationships. To learn more email ip@kaust.edu.sa. Broadband Fractal SoP Antenna Integrates Multiple Functions Into Single Low-Cost…
Smart Bandage for Chronic Wound Monitoring Could Significantly Reduce Health Care Costs
Chronic wounds are wounds that do not heal quickly. They bleed frequently, often develop into infections and can turn into ulcers if they are not treated properly. Treating chronic wounds is a tremendous burden for health care providers and systems. Patients…
Made in Saudi Arabia Part II: Technologies for the Future
Click here to read Part I of this series. KAUST is helping the Kingdom diversify and become a knowledge-based economy by supporting and growing new technology start-ups and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Vision 2030, released by Saudi Arabia’s Council…
The Saudi Effect: Why Biotech is Taking Off
With an open economy and a strong commitment to economic diversification and building a knowledge-based society, it is a good choice to do business and research in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the healthcare and biotechnology sector. Saudi Arabia is a…
Made in Saudi Arabia: A Growing Culture of Student Entrepreneurship is Leading to New Saudi Companies
As part of its broader innovation and economic development mission, KAUST is expanding its support and training for entrepreneurship to meet the growing interest amongst students (and young people across the Kingdom) in innovation, creativity and design. There are some…
KAUST Laser-based Horticultural Technology Could Significantly Benefit Agrifoods Industry
Dr. Boon S. Ooi, a professor of engineering at KAUST, has developed a new laser-based horticultural technology that could significantly benefit the agri-foods industry, especially in places with limited sunlight such as Northern Europe or with limited water/soil such as…
Rechargeable Flexible Battery Developed at KAUST Significantly Extends Battery Life and Improves Safety
A new flexible lithium sulfur battery developed at KAUST could significantly improve the battery life and safety of rechargeable batteries. The technology has been developed by the team led by Lain-Jong Li, an associate professor of material science and engineering…
KAUST Receives Award for its Startup Bootcamp at StartSmart Saudi Arabia
KAUST Innovation’s Entrepreneurship Center received recognition for its Startup Bootcamp at StartSmart Saudi Arabia on January 16, 2016, which was produced by MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Saudi Arabia and sponsored by Bab Rizq Jameel (part of the Abdul Latif Jameel Community…