Deep-tech spinout accelerator from KAUST — Saudi Arabia's leading research university.
212+
Startups Funded
97%
Survival Rate
3,429+
Jobs Created
$608M
Collective Valuation
KAUST Innovation is the commercialization and entrepreneurship arm of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), one of the world's top research universities. The program bridges deep-tech research and commercial applications, supporting spinouts in AI, biotech, clean energy, and advanced materials. KAUST has produced 100+ spinout companies with $500M+ in total funding.
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2025 — AI & Sustainable Technologies
10
Startups
350
Applications
2.9%
Accept Rate
90
Jobs
First cohort with 3 international (non-Saudi) spinouts
2024 — Clean Energy & Water
9
Startups
310
Applications
2.9%
Accept Rate
110
Jobs
Two companies secured Saudi Aramco pilot contracts
2023 — BioTech & HealthTech
8
Startups
280
Applications
2.9%
Accept Rate
85
Jobs
First biotech spinout to receive FDA pre-submission clearance
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