New Ventures
Innovative business starts here. Learn about the Seed Fund, Entrepreneurship Center, VentureLab and more.
Center Industry Affiliates Program
Find out more about the program – its membership categories and key benefits.
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Vision and Mission
Economic Development's Vision and Mission statement includes developing the University through entrepreneurial and innovative activities.
Technology Transfer and Innovation (TTI)
Discover more about our work including the Commercialization process and our goal to build a KAUST Innovation Ecosystem.
Research Park
The KAUST Research Park provides an environment where technology-based businesses can collaborate on research and development with Faculty and our students.
KAUST Industry Collaboration Program (KICP)
KICP is a membership based program, Members gain an overview of all KAUST research, seminars, and events.
Innovation Cluster
The Innovation Cluster is a 140,000 square feet facility built to provide laboratory and office space for technology companies.
Seed Fund
The Seed Fund awards up to $200,000 to qualifying innovators and entrepreneurs along with access to many forms of entrepreneurial support at a time when it's needed most.
Entrepreneurship Center
The KAUST Entrepreneurship Center offers incubation support and advisory services for entrepreneurs who are transitioning their innovative "big idea" into a commercial entity.
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Economic Development FAQs
Find out more about the commonly asked questions about Economic Development at the University.