MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Pan Arab and Saudi Arabia is part of a global network of chapters dedicated to the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation worldwide. They enable entrepreneurs to rapidly transform ideas into world-changing companies.

KAUST and MITEF have on-going annual partnership as KAUST is the Innovation Partner to both MITEF Pan Arab and Saudi Arabia. With a track record of KAUST successful accelerator programs and innovation training, KAUST expert mentors will train semi-finalists during the MITEF bootcamp prior the startup competition to help prepare the startups ahead of their final pitches.