King Abdulaziz University Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Innovation and entrepreneurship hub of King Abdulaziz University (KAU) — Jeddah's largest public university — supporting student spin-outs and incubation.
Profile
KAU IEC is the front door for student and graduate entrepreneurs across Jeddah, running incubation, IP support, pitch competitions and partnerships with Monsha'at and SAIP. It is a key feeder into KAUST TAQADAM and the wider Western Region accelerator ecosystem.
Jeddah link
Operates from the KAU North Jeddah campus — the largest local source of founder talent.
Sectoredtech
Stageearly
FundingPublic university (PIF / MoE aligned)
Employees500+ (centre & affiliated programmes)
Founded1967 (KAU)