KACST

The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) is Saudi Arabia’s national research and development organization, responsible for driving scientific advancement and innovation. It serves as both a national lab and an innovation hub, focusing on applied research, technology development, and commercialization.
KACST plays a strategic role in supporting national priorities across key sectors such as energy, health, environment, and advanced technologies. It provides state-of-the-art research infrastructure, supports deep-tech startups, and fosters collaboration between academia, industry, and government. Through its dual mandate, KACST contributes to building a sustainable, knowledge-based economy in alignment with Vision 2030