KAUST Innovation Ventures

Red Sea Farms, based in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, specializes in sustainable agriculture solutions tailored for arid environments. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that enable greenhouse and hydroponic farms to cultivate high-quality produce while minimizing water and energy consumption. This approach not only enhances food production efficiency but also promotes sustainability and cost savings for farmers. In addition to its proprietary technologies, Red Sea Farms offers consultancy services, providing expert technical advice on the design and project management of saltwater-based and desert agricultural systems. Through its diverse range of products and services, the company aims to address the challenges of agriculture in water-scarce regions.

Red Sea Farms, based in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, specializes in sustainable agriculture solutions tailored for arid environments. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that enable greenhouse and hydroponic farms to cultivate high-quality produce while minimizing water and energy consumption. This approach not only enhances food production efficiency but also promotes sustainability and cost savings for farmers. In addition to its proprietary technologies, Red Sea Farms offers consultancy services, providing expert technical advice on the design and project management of saltwater-based and desert agricultural systems. Through its diverse range of products and services, the company aims to address the challenges of agriculture in water-scarce regions.

Red Sea Farms, based in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, specializes in sustainable agriculture solutions tailored for arid environments. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that enable greenhouse and hydroponic farms to cultivate high-quality produce while minimizing water and energy consumption. This approach not only enhances food production efficiency but also promotes sustainability and cost savings for farmers. In addition to its proprietary technologies, Red Sea Farms offers consultancy services, providing expert technical advice on the design and project management of saltwater-based and desert agricultural systems. Through its diverse range of products and services, the company aims to address the challenges of agriculture in water-scarce regions.

UnitX Technologies is an artificial intelligence and supercomputing company based in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2018. The company specializes in deploying AI at scale for various industries, including finance, government, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. It offers a range of products and services through its online software platform, such as UnitX Sentient for accelerating AI initiatives, UnitX Maestro for digital transformation with cloud integration, and UnitX RapidSim for on-demand supercomputing aimed at virtual prototyping. Additionally, UnitX automates safety and security monitoring at industrial sites using its patent-pending AI platform, Vizard, which analyzes sensor data and video analytics to provide real-time insights for health, safety, and environmental (HSE) managers. This platform enhances worker safety by detecting hazards and monitoring restricted zones, thereby reducing incident risks and operational costs. UnitX is recognized for its commitment to responsible AI and ethics and holds ISO certification.

Red Sea Farms, based in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, specializes in sustainable agriculture solutions tailored for arid environments. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that enable greenhouse and hydroponic farms to cultivate high-quality produce while minimizing water and energy consumption. This approach not only enhances food production efficiency but also promotes sustainability and cost savings for farmers. In addition to its proprietary technologies, Red Sea Farms offers consultancy services, providing expert technical advice on the design and project management of saltwater-based and desert agricultural systems. Through its diverse range of products and services, the company aims to address the challenges of agriculture in water-scarce regions.

Based at KAUST in western Saudi Arabia, they first conceptualized the idea of Edama as a solution to the growing threat posed by unsustainable levels of organic waste in the country. Organic waste, primarily food waste, is a complex problem. Saudi Arabia ranks among the top food wasters in the world. At the same time, the Kingdom has limited arable land and scarce water resources to support mass-scale agriculture and feed the increasing population. Edama works to improve the entire food system--from production to consumption--simultaneously reducing organic waste in landfills and improving the agricultural sector’s productivity. Their team brings a diverse set of qualifications, spanning agricultural science, engineering, economics and communications. The breadth of their expertise allows us to take a more holistic approach to addressing the interconnected and complex issues of food waste, sustainability and agricultural productivity.

UnitX Technologies is an artificial intelligence and supercomputing company based in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2018. The company specializes in deploying AI at scale for various industries, including finance, government, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. It offers a range of products and services through its online software platform, such as UnitX Sentient for accelerating AI initiatives, UnitX Maestro for digital transformation with cloud integration, and UnitX RapidSim for on-demand supercomputing aimed at virtual prototyping. Additionally, UnitX automates safety and security monitoring at industrial sites using its patent-pending AI platform, Vizard, which analyzes sensor data and video analytics to provide real-time insights for health, safety, and environmental (HSE) managers. This platform enhances worker safety by detecting hazards and monitoring restricted zones, thereby reducing incident risks and operational costs. UnitX is recognized for its commitment to responsible AI and ethics and holds ISO certification.

Arabian Combustion Technologies (ACT) is a spinout company from KAUST that specializes in developing advanced combustion technologies aimed at reducing the environmental impact of combustion processes both in Saudi Arabia and globally. The company focuses on innovative solutions such as low energy desulphurization of fossil fuels and novel emulsification methods that enhance fuel efficiency while minimizing environmental harm. ACT collaborates with technology providers to advance these solutions and is committed to building manufacturing capabilities in the Kingdom, thereby creating high-value employment opportunities for the local workforce. Through its efforts, ACT aims to provide clients with access to cutting-edge combustion technologies that support environmental sustainability.

Red Sea Farms, based in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, specializes in sustainable agriculture solutions tailored for arid environments. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that enable greenhouse and hydroponic farms to cultivate high-quality produce while minimizing water and energy consumption. This approach not only enhances food production efficiency but also promotes sustainability and cost savings for farmers. In addition to its proprietary technologies, Red Sea Farms offers consultancy services, providing expert technical advice on the design and project management of saltwater-based and desert agricultural systems. Through its diverse range of products and services, the company aims to address the challenges of agriculture in water-scarce regions.

Visual Experience, established in 2013 at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, specializes in providing comprehensive virtual reality services throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council region. The company has developed a platform that delivers tailored virtual experiences aimed primarily at the tourism sector. By offering immersive virtual tours of cities such as Makkah, Vienna, and Abu Dhabi, Visual Experience seeks to inspire potential visitors and enhance their desire to explore these locations in person. This innovative approach not only helps clients attract tourists but also supports revenue growth within the tourism industry.

FalconViz LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, specializes in 3D surveying and mapping services using advanced aerial and terrestrial scanning technologies. The company employs autonomous multirotor copters to conduct 3D aerial scanning, offering real-time processing of image, orientation, and positioning data. FalconViz produces interactive 3D models, which serve various sectors including urban planning, industrial engineering, construction, cultural heritage reconstruction, and emergency response. Additionally, the company supports commercial projects such as advertisement and motion picture asset generation. By leveraging patented technologies developed at KAUST, FalconViz contributes to digital transformation in Saudi Arabia, providing clients with accurate, timely data to enhance decision-making and strategic planning.

FalconViz LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, specializes in 3D surveying and mapping services using advanced aerial and terrestrial scanning technologies. The company employs autonomous multirotor copters to conduct 3D aerial scanning, offering real-time processing of image, orientation, and positioning data. FalconViz produces interactive 3D models, which serve various sectors including urban planning, industrial engineering, construction, cultural heritage reconstruction, and emergency response. Additionally, the company supports commercial projects such as advertisement and motion picture asset generation. By leveraging patented technologies developed at KAUST, FalconViz contributes to digital transformation in Saudi Arabia, providing clients with accurate, timely data to enhance decision-making and strategic planning.

FalconViz LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, specializes in 3D surveying and mapping services using advanced aerial and terrestrial scanning technologies. The company employs autonomous multirotor copters to conduct 3D aerial scanning, offering real-time processing of image, orientation, and positioning data. FalconViz produces interactive 3D models, which serve various sectors including urban planning, industrial engineering, construction, cultural heritage reconstruction, and emergency response. Additionally, the company supports commercial projects such as advertisement and motion picture asset generation. By leveraging patented technologies developed at KAUST, FalconViz contributes to digital transformation in Saudi Arabia, providing clients with accurate, timely data to enhance decision-making and strategic planning.

Visual Experience, established in 2013 at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, specializes in providing comprehensive virtual reality services throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council region. The company has developed a platform that delivers tailored virtual experiences aimed primarily at the tourism sector. By offering immersive virtual tours of cities such as Makkah, Vienna, and Abu Dhabi, Visual Experience seeks to inspire potential visitors and enhance their desire to explore these locations in person. This innovative approach not only helps clients attract tourists but also supports revenue growth within the tourism industry.

Visual Experience, established in 2013 at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, specializes in providing comprehensive virtual reality services throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council region. The company has developed a platform that delivers tailored virtual experiences aimed primarily at the tourism sector. By offering immersive virtual tours of cities such as Makkah, Vienna, and Abu Dhabi, Visual Experience seeks to inspire potential visitors and enhance their desire to explore these locations in person. This innovative approach not only helps clients attract tourists but also supports revenue growth within the tourism industry.

NOMADD specializes in innovative cleaning solutions for solar panels, particularly in desert environments. The company has developed the NOMADD, a no-water mechanical automated dusting device designed to address the unique challenges of maintaining solar panels in arid regions. This system effectively removes dust from solar panel surfaces without damaging the panels or using water, making it an environmentally friendly option. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, NOMADD was developed at the King Abdullah University for Science and Technology, near Jeddah, and aims to support solar energy efficiency in regions with high levels of dust and soiling.