Accelerating Research to Commercialization

This program is a six-month journey that empowers Researchers and innovators from Saudi Arabia to explore the commercial potential of their research through structured learning, mentoring, and experimentation-reiteration.
The program offers participants the opportunity to:
a) Understand how to assess the market potential of their innovations
b) Learn proven frameworks for business model design, customer discovery, and validation
c) Engage with industry experts, mentors, and investors
d) Develop confidence in pitching their ideas to potential partners and investors.

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If you have any questions, email the program team at ARC@kacst.gov.sa

Final Submission Date: 31 December 2025

Section 1: Your Team
1 - How many team members are in your research project team
2 - please specify
Researcher 1, “main point of contact” (Mandatory)
3 - Full Name
4 - Phone Number
5 - Organization email
6 - Age
7 - Gender
8 - University Affiliation
Researcher 2 (Mandatory)
9 - Full Name
10 - Phone Number
11 - Organization email
12 - Age
13 - Gender
14 - University Affiliation
Researcher 3 (optional)
15 - Full Name
16 - Phone Number
17 - Organization email
18 - Age
19 - Gender
20 - University Affiliation
21 - Additional Team Members (if more than 3 – up to 6 maximum)
22 - Provide a short description of each member’s role in the project and their area of expertise. (max. 150 words)
23 - Explain how your team’s combined expertise supports the implementation or commercialization of the proposed solution. (max. 150 words)
24 - Has your team authored and conducted the research together
25 - If No, who is the main research owner or lead
26 - Do all team members confirm their availability to attend the interviews (between 12 and 29 January 2026), in-person bootcamp at KACST (9 to 12 February 2026), online coaching sessions (April to May 2026), and final pitch day (10 June 2026)
27 - Why do you want to participate in this program, and what do you hope to achieve? (max. 200 words per team)
Section 2: Your Project
28 - Research or Project Title
29 - Which of the following national priority areas does your research project directly relate to: (select one or more)
30 - please specify
31 - At what stage is your research project
32 - please specify
33 - Does your research project have Intellectual Property
34 - If Yes, please provide the details of the Intellectual Property
35 - Provide an executive summary describing your research project and the proposed solution, product, or service. (max. 300 words)
36 - Briefly describe the problem or need your research project addresses. Why is it important to solve this problem now? (max. 200 words)
37 - Explain how your proposed research project aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and national strategic goals (e.g., economic diversification, innovation, sustainability). (max. 150 words)
38 - What economic, social, or environmental impact could your proposed solution achieve if implemented? (max. 150 words)
Section 3: Your Potential for Innovation and Commercialization
39 - What makes your project solution innovative or different from existing alternatives? (max. 150 words)
40 - Who is your target audience or user group? How large is the potential user base or market? (max. 150 words)
41 - Can your solution be scaled nationally or regionally? What are the main technical, regulatory, or financial considerations? (max. 150 words)
Section 4: Required Information: (Please ensure that all shared links are accessible for public viewing)
42 - Research Paper or any other data file you can share (Link)
43 - Bios or LinkedIn Profiles (Links)
Optional Information: (Please ensure that all shared links are accessible for public viewing)
44 - Team Introduction Video, 2 minutes (link)
45 - Business Model Canvas or Project Brief (Link)
46 - Pitch Deck (Link)
Section 5
47 - Declaration (You must check all boxes)