KFUPM Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Discover KFUPM's comprehensive Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. From education to venture building, we support innovators in energy and sustainability. Join our thriving innovation hub.

KFUPM's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem stands as one of Saudi Arabia's hub for innovation and technology commercialization. Our integrated network of resources, programs, and initiatives empowers entrepreneurs to transform groundbreaking ideas into successful business ventures.

Key Elements of our Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

KFUPM is building an ecosystem that nurtures innovative thinking and empowers aspiring entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life. Our support is designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and transformation, making it easier for students and faculty to launch impactful ventures.

These are the key elements of our Entrepreneurial Ecosystem:

Entrepreneurship Education

The Entrepreneurship Center (EC): it provides a wealth of educational opportunities to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. Through workshops, mentorship, and real-world case studies, we provide you with the tools and support you need to succeed, helping you connect, learn, and grow.

Support Infrastructure

Dream Realization Lab (DRL): The DRL is where big ideas meet reality. This dynamic hub helps students from all disciplines turn their ideas into tangible solutions, providing a collaborative space for prototyping, mentorship, and resources. Through workshops, industry partnerships, and competitions, we help transform concepts into impactful projects.
Technology Advancement and Prototyping Center (TAPC): TAPC is our cutting-edge facility dedicated to developing new products and driving rapid prototyping and manufacturing. With state-of-the-art technologies like 3D printing and PCB fabrication, TAPC supports every stage of product development, helping you bring your innovations to market faster.
Innovation & Technology Transfer (ITT) Center: This center is your partner in managing intellectual property. We provide the expertise to help with IP filing, management, and licensing, ensuring your innovative ideas are protected and ready for the world.

Venture Development

DTV Ventures: The Dhahran Techno Valley (DTV) Ventures and Startup Acceleration program help exceptional founders transform bold ideas into thriving, technology-driven businesses. With access to seed funding, co-development opportunities, cutting-edge technology, and state-of-the-art facilities, we empower startups to grow and scale quickly. Our focus is on deep-tech sectors like Energy and Sustainability, working hand-in-hand with founders to create the next generation of global tech leaders.

Innovation Ecosystem

DTV Science Park: Dhahran Techno Valley (DTV) Science Park is home to a growing community of startups, global corporations, and research institutions, all working together to expand the frontiers of technological advancement. With over 30 industry leaders like Saudi Aramco, SLB, and Halliburton, the DTV ecosystem provides access to incubation programs, state-of-the-art facilities, funding, and collaboration opportunities.

Reflecting its commitment to groundbreaking research and innovation, the DTV Science Park has cultivated an ecosystem marked by:

Dhahran Techno Valley (DTV)

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Whether you are a student or faculty, you can transform your ideas into reality with KFUPM's comprehensive support system.