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NTDP and KAUST expand the 'NextEra' Portfolio, adding 20 new Saudi deeptech startups

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Partnership Funding Deeptech KAUST NTDP

Summary

The National Technology Development Program (NTDP) and KAUST hosted 20 Saudi startups at the 'NextEra' startup bootcamp, focusing on launching deep tech products. These startups specialize in fields like Generative AI, SpaceTech, and Green Tech. The KAUST-NTDP partnership aims to advance Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation goals by cultivating impactful startups. Why it matters: This initiative supports the growth of Saudi Arabia's deep tech sector, fostering innovation and aligning with the Kingdom's broader economic transformation objectives.

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NTDP · KAUST · NextEra · Deep Tech · Startups

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