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KAUST Fourth Industrial Revolution
(K4IR)

About KAUST Fourth Industrial Revolution Center


KAUST Fourth Industrial Revolution Center contributes to stimulating the industrial sector by developing the necessary skills and knowledge to enable it to adopt emerging industrial technologies. These technologies help enhance industry readiness and increase their capabilities to meet the expectations of Vision 2030.

Our Goals

To be transforming industries by empowers companies to succeed in the 4IR through innovation, collaboration, and transformative technology. K4IR delivers measurable industrial impact.

Vision

To accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing by equipping factories with skills, showcasing technologies, and fostering a culture that deliver measurable industrial impact

Our Mission

To empower local factories to become smart, sustainable, and competitive industries powered by Industry emerging technologies.

Our Services

Capacity Building

(SME Maharat Program)

SME Maharat Program is designed to enhance industry capability building through targeted training in essential areas. The program focuses on key areas such as innovation, digitization, finance, export, and product development to drive growth and success.

Consultancy

(Knowledge Partnership Program (KPP)

targets all industries, including startups and SMEs, who is facing technical challenges and they don’t have R&D resources to solve these challenges in an efficient. For more information visit KPP website

Consultancy

(Industry Readiness Assessment Services)

is a comprehensive evaluation designed to measure and enhance the preparedness of operational processes and advanced technologies solutions within the factory such as SIRI and operational excellence assessment.

Consultancy

(Operational Excellence Self Assessment Service)

In today’s fast-changing industrial landscape, success starts with a clear, data-driven view of performance. That’s why we are offering to factories the Operational Excellence Assessment, a practical tool that delivers the insights needed to accelerate industrial transformation.
For more information [here] and submit your application [here]

Innovation and Technology Adaptation.

Innovation and Technology Showcasing highlights the latest advancements and practical applications in various industries. It serves as a platform for businesses to share success stories, demonstrate innovative solutions, and explore new opportunities.

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Contact Us


For more information, please email us at sme@kaust.edu.sa