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KAUST Innovation Ventures (Saudi)

Backs technology startup teams in United States that are turning innovation ideas into reliable market-ready products.

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KAUST Innovation Ventures is King Abdullah University of Science and Technology's venture capital arm in Saudi Arabia. It sits inside a $200 million tech-startup fund announced in October 2023 and backs founders turning KAUST science into commercial startups.

The route is equity and convertible notes, not grants. Investments are open year-round and typically run from $100,000 to $700,000, with se…

Max awardSAR 500K
Realistic medianSAR 150K
Success rate10–20%
Decision time—

No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Rolling.

Last verified: 11 May 2026Source: innovation.kaust.edu.sa