KAUST
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology — a graduate research university 90 km north of Jeddah on the Red Sea, anchoring deep-tech innovation.
Profile
KAUST is the Western Region's deep-tech engine. Through KAUST Innovation Ventures, the TAQADAM accelerator (with SAB) and the Research and Technology Park, it commercialises research in AI, biotech, clean energy, water and advanced materials — and is the single most important graduate-talent and spin-out source for Jeddah founders.
Jeddah link
Located in Thuwal, 90 km north of Jeddah — the city’s primary deep-tech research, talent and venture pipeline.
Sectoredtech
Stagegrowth
FundingEndowment- and PIF-aligned
Employees4,000+ (faculty, students, staff)
Founded2009