KACST Research and Innovation Grants
Supports KACST research and innovation grants in Saudi Arabia for universities, institutes, and firms partnering on collaborative technology outcomes with local leadership.
KACST Research and Innovation Grants sit under King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia's national R&D agency. The program funds research and innovation work for universities, institutes, and firms, so it is positioned as a national research route rather than a sector-specific subsidy. The Saudi geography and annual cycle make it a recurring domestic competition. Awards run from SAR 500,000 to SAR 5 million over up to three years, and the application structure requires a consortium. The record points to Saudi registration and operations, with the grant instrument available to companies and institutions that can work collaboratively. That makes the route suited to multi-party projects rather than solo founders. The strongest applications will pair a clear research question with a team that can execute across institutional boundaries. Because the award is built around collaboration, applicants need a credible lead institution, a defined division of roles, and a plan for turning the research into usable outcomes. It is one of the more substantial Saudi public research grants available.
No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.