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Accelerating Innovation from Research to Market

Project No 9SAU25011
Title Accelerating Innovation from Research to Market
Description

This project aims to provide an acceleration programme for scientists and researchers from King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology to initiate the commercialisation of their research. The acceleration programme is designed to empower Saudi and local academic scientists and researchers specialising in technology and emerging economy areas. It bridges the gap between research and the market through an innovation entrepreneurship programme. Participants will be equipped with skills and tools to explore the economic value of their research and embrace the commercialisation of innovative technologies. The programme will enable them to bring their ideas to market more efficiently and quickly by providing tools and techniques for opportunity assessment, customer development, and growth readiness. Tailored to the scientific community, the acceleration programme will apply tested and proven frameworks and models for technology-based commercialisation.

Status Ongoing
Time Frame From 1/10/2025 To 30/9/2026
Beneficiary Countries Saudi Arabia
Implementing Agency Internation Telecommunication Union
Cooperation Agency The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)
Financial Scale (CHF) Less than 100'000
Achievements The project is expecting the following results:
-Up to 15 teams of researchers and scientists complete the programme
-4 days innovation bootcamp with 15 teams of researchers and scientists
-Teams complete 8 weeks online coaching

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