An Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Our mission is to plant the seeds of an “innovation ecosystem” in the Kingdom — a network of startups, entrepreneurs, investors and mentors, all committed to helping great entrepreneurial ideas succeed.
Our mission is to plant the seeds of an “innovation ecosystem” in the Kingdom — a network of startups, entrepreneurs, investors and mentors, all committed to helping great entrepreneurial ideas succeed.
We offer training and mentorship to entrepreneurs both on and off campus, from scientists and students looking to spin out their inventions into new companies to Saudi business owners interested in adopting an entrepreneurial approach to business growth.
Starting a business requires more than just good ideas – it takes careful planning and foresight, market knowledge, funding and ongoing support. KAUST helps entrepreneurs at all stages of the process, from ideation to launch to funding and beyond. We also help inventors protect and commercialize their inventions. KAUST is particularly interested in supporting new ventures aligned with the University’s research activities with local or regional impacts and creating jobs.