What is KRTP?

KAUST’s Research and Technology Park (KRTP) – a deep tech innovation district covering 2.7 million square meters at the eastern side of the KAUST campus. KRTP was established to be a destination for the Kingdom’s flourishing deep-tech ecosystem – connecting industry with KAUST’s premier research environment.

The Park provides a technology advancement environment where tenant companies and startups can access the University’s core labs, equipment, procurement system, computing solutions, community and other services. They can also collaborate on research and development with faculty and students at KAUST.

In addition, the Park provides state-of-the-art facilities including over 7,000 m² of furnished and serviced office spaces, over 2,500 m² of fitted labs, a unique workshop space suitable for companies doing light manufacturing or small-scale prototypes, and open land allowing companies to develop their own centers of excellence, research facilities or outdoor testing.

Over the last year, the KRTP community has consistently shown momentum of growth, reaching a total of 63 tenant companies and startups, with over 480 employees working at the Park and over 700 people living on campus. The KRTP community consists of tenant companies as well as KAUST offices and services that are provided in the Park, including the Entrepreneurship Center, Technology Transfer Office, Industry Engagement and KAUST Innovation Ventures. Tenant companies represent multiple categories, ranging from corporations like Aramco, Sabic and Dow to SMEs and startups such as Red Sea Farms, UnitX, WayaKit, FirnasAero and Uvera to new members of the community such as Shamal Technologies, Smart City Company and New Generation Mission System Arabia.

Have a question about KRTP, or you would like to connect with KRTP team?
Get in touch: KRTP@kaust.edu.sa