KAUST joined the MED AI Forum in Madinah, organized by @madinahchamber with the @McitGovSa, presenting AI solutions and training programs as the Kingdom marks the Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026.
KAUST was represented in the 2026 MENA to the Valley cohort by two portfolio startups, @cognna and WideBot AI. The founders are in Silicon Valley for investor meetings, ecosystem visits, and the @TechWadiOrg Annual Forum.
KAUST ScaleX Fast-Track founders pitched directly to investors and industry leaders in Riyadh, opening pathways to Saudi Arabia’s market, partnerships, and investment. In collaboration with MISA, SAB and operational partner INSKIP, the event was held at the SAB Innovation Centre.
Heartfelt thanks to @CICSaudi for their support.
Proud to join forces with our partners at KAUST to build cutting edge #space capabilities and #satellite manufacturing for our nation.
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TAQADAM Cohort 9 brought together 20 startups across 12 industries, representing 13 countries and securing more than $1M in funding.
The cohort advanced investment, commercialization and market opportunities, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s innovation ecosystem.
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12+ years of plant science research at KAUST has led to the launch of Namya, a new venture formed from KAUST’s MiZax technology, designed to help farmers in Saudi Arabia and around the world.
Read more: kaust.news/yZFQ
More than a decade of plant science research at @KAUST_News leads to the launch of namya, a new venture formed from KAUST’s MiZax technology, designed to help farmers in Saudi Arabia and around the world.
SEQUENCIVE is proud to announce the launch of namya, a joint venture created in partnership with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology @KAUST_News , dedicated to advancing the agricultural sector by introducing a product line of research-based bioactives to the market.
Powered by research developed at KAUST and commercialized by SEQUENCIVE, namya transforms breakthrough agricultural innovations into practical applications that reach farmers, industries, and communities, contributing to a scalable and sustainable future.
Beyond advancing agriculture, namya reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Saudi Arabia's knowledge-based economy by accelerating the scaling of national innovations.
Read More: sequencive.com/blogs/namya
تفخر سيكونسيف بالإعلان عن شراكتها مع جامعة الملك عبدالله للعلوم والتقنية @KAUST_News بإطلاق شركة نامية (namya)، المتخصصة في المحفزات الزراعية وتشكل نامية نقلة نوعية في القطاع وتعزيز الأمن الغذائي والأمن المائي واستدامة التربة في المملكة وحول العالم.
من خلال نامية تعمل سيكونسيف مع كاوست على تتجير الأبحاث في قطاع المحفزات الحيوية وإطلاق منتجات رائدة في متناول المزارعين والشركات الزراعية والصناعية في قطاع الزراعة والغذاء.
وإلى جانب دورها في تطوير الزراعة، تعكس هذه الشراكة التزامًا مشتركًا بتعزيز الاقتصاد القائم على المعرفة في المملكة العربية السعودية، وذلك من خلال تسريع وتيرة تتجير الأبحاث الوطنية وتحويلها الى منتجات من المملكة إلى العالم.
للمزيد: sequencive.com/blogs/namya
At the Global AI Show in Riyadh, KAUST joined a panel on AI as critical infrastructure, pointing to Faculty and KAUST Academy programs as part of the Kingdom's growing AI talent pipeline.
@GlobalAIShow #KAUST #GlobalAIShow #AI #Riyadh #SaudiArabi #Innovation
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Live from Saudi Water Week at the @KAUST_News booth, we are demonstrating our Smart Stormwater Network System.
Visit us to see our urban monitoring technology in action. 🌐💧
#Sadeem #SaudiWaterWeek #SmartCities #WaterManagement #IoT #UrbanResilience #KAUST
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A Saudi-founded company is making its mark on the global AI landscape.
@nommasai, supported by KAUST's NextEra program in partnership with @ntdpsa, has become the first Industrial AI company from the MENA region selected for the @wef's Technology Pioneers 2026 community.
The company is bringing Saudi-developed AI solutions into live factory operations, supporting the future of smart manufacturing.
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تُظهر بيانات "فنتك السعودية" أن قطاع التقنية المالية في المملكة بلغ 301 شركة، فيما دعمت كاوست أكثر من 16 شركة في هذا القطاع، بما يمثل ما يزيد على 5% من إجمالي شركاته. ويعكس هذا الحضور المتنامي للشركات الناشئة المدعومة من كاوست إسهام الجامعة في تعزيز الابتكار وريادة الأعمال في قطاع يشكّل ركيزة رئيسية من ركائز التحول الاقتصادي في المملكة.
بلغ إجمالي عدد شركات التقنية المالية 301 شركة، مما يعكس نمو القطاع وتوسع مجالاته، في إطار مستهدفات #رؤية_السعودية_2030.
The total number of Fintech companies has increased to 301, reflecting the sector’s strong growth and expansion of its activities, in line with the objectives of #SaudiVision2030.
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Saudi Arabia's fintech sector has grown to 301 companies. And KAUST-supported ventures are helping power that momentum. Portfolio companies in the ecosystem include Faceki, Money Loop, Blomal, Edeekhar, Mozn, Oumla, Circlys, EdfaPay, and Themar.
KAUST has backed 16+ fintech companies to date, representing over 5% of the national landscape.
بلغ إجمالي عدد شركات التقنية المالية 301 شركة، مما يعكس نمو القطاع وتوسع مجالاته، في إطار مستهدفات #رؤية_السعودية_2030.
The total number of Fintech companies has increased to 301, reflecting the sector’s strong growth and expansion of its activities, in line with the objectives of #SaudiVision2030.
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KAUST startups are among the fastest-growing tech companies in the Middle East.
KAUST is proud to be featured as a Spotlight partner in the @Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Middle East report.
This recognition places our innovation ecosystem on a major commercial stage alongside the region’s top-performing companies.
Read the full report: bit.ly/48IrUKa
At the TAQADAM Investor Showcase, founders from Cohort 9 reflect on what matters most in investor conversations: clarity of problem and solution, evidence of traction, and the value of investors who contribute beyond funding.
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تنطلق اليوم في كاوست عروض مشاريع الدفعة التاسعة من برنامج "تقدّم" أمام المستثمرين بعد أشهر من العمل المكثّف والتطوير.
وتستعرض 20 شركة ناشئة أفكارها ونماذج أعمالها أمام نخبة من المستثمرين، في خطوة تعزّز جاهزيتها لجذب الفرص الاستثمارية، وتدعم توسّعها ضمن بيئة ابتكار متسارعة.
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TAQADAM Cohort 9 takes the stage at KAUST’s Investor Showcase today.
Following months of development, 20 startups from across global markets now pitch to investors after completing the accelerator phase, strengthening their position within the global innovation ecosystem.
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AI investment in Saudi Arabia is shifting toward measurable outcomes. KAUST's Haitham Al-Humsi shares his perspective on why Industrial AI, embedded into real operations, is attracting capital and delivering results.
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#انطلق_للمنصة وكُن البطل الحقيقي بإبداعاتك وابتكاراتك لننافس بها العالم.. 🤩
في #اليوم_العالمي_للملكية_الفكرية، نحتفي بكل مبدع ومبتكر يصنع عالمنا ويرسم مستقبلنا.
#WorldIPDay
Congratulations to (iBOAT) on securing first place for its autonomous maritime capabilities.
Based at the KAUST Research & Technology Park, iBOAT is advancing marine autonomy and driving the future of mobility in the Kingdom through cutting-edge innovation.
في حفل #فعالية_الابتكار_الدفاعي
شهد مسار المنشآت الصغيرة ومتناهية الصغر عددًا من الابتكارات الدفاعية بعد مراحل مؤهلة للمراكز الأولى من الجائزة.
المركز الأول: قارب بحري ذاتي القيادة (iBOAT).
(نظام بحري ذاتي القيادة يعمل بشكل مستقل مع قدرة على إطلاق وتشغيل طائرات مسيرة، وتحميل مختلف الأسلحة والمعدات) ( مؤسسة فريق أغوص للصناعة)
#Spectrum2025 brought together high-growth startups and global investors to accelerate deep-tech innovation in Saudi Arabia. KAUST-backed founders continue to expand internationally, attract new capital, and strengthen the Kingdom’s innovation ecosystem.







































