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Accelerating Research to Commercialisation Programme

Accelerating Research to Commercialisation (ARC)

Funds accelerator support for Saudi research teams turning lab discoveries into market-ready products.

CompletedKing Abdulaziz City for Science and TechnologySaudi ArabiaDeep-tech · core fit

Eligibility · Saudi research teams with at least two members

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), working with Saudi Arabia’s Research, Development and Innovation Authority, runs Accelerating Research to Commercialisation (ARC) for teams moving scientific work from the lab toward the market. ARC helps researchers and innovators study customer needs, understand market opportunities, shape products and build scalable business models. Its su…

Customer discovery, market analysis, product design, business-model development and commercialisation of scientific research.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.In-kind assistance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 4 Aug 2026Source: kacst.gov.sa