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Innovation in the time of COVID-19: How we turned unprecedented challenge into opportunity

KAUST · Jan 3

KAUST responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing on scientific research and innovation, including pivoting existing startups to address new challenges. Wayakit, a KAUST startup, adapted its disinfectant product for safer air travel and partnered with Swissport International for use in Saudi airports. KAUST also joined the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP) and the Stanford-led Open IP Access Framework to accelerate technology transfer. Why it matters: This highlights the role of research universities in rapidly translating scientific findings into practical solutions during crises, and KAUST's efforts to bridge academia and industry.

KAUST first Middle Eastern university to join world-class university-industry partnership program

KAUST · Oct 1

KAUST has become the first Middle Eastern university to join the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP), an invite-only program including universities like Stanford, Yale, and Oxford. The UIDP focuses on identifying key issues impacting university-industry relations and fostering collaboration. KAUST aims to provide valuable insights to fellow UIDP members and translate its research to industry. Why it matters: This partnership enhances KAUST's role as a bridge between academia and industry in the region, fostering innovation and economic development in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.