CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION AGENCIES THRIVE, PER BESTSELLING SAUDI ARABIA SPEAKERS

31 Jul CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION AGENCIES THRIVE, PER BESTSELLING SAUDI ARABIA SPEAKERS

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We hear from top Saudi Arabia speakers and futurists that government leaders are continuing to make major pushes for (and investments in) learning, education and innovation. That’s heartening to know, especially as they work towards achieving their goals of driving growth and learning throughout the region, and serving as thought leaders on the international and global stage. Say you’re a college, school, startup, business or other organization in the area looking for support and feedback, however – where you can you turn, though? With a little help from the best Saudi Arabia speakers and futurists, our team put together a list of leading government agencies and programs that support innovation in the area that may be of interest to you as you work to innovate and future-proof any firm:

  • Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) – Oversees national technology strategy, digital transformation, and development of emerging tech like AI and IoT.
  • Saudi Technology Development and Investment Company (TAQNIA) – State-owned fund that finances innovative technology startups and new R&D projects.
  • Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) – Attracts foreign investment into Saudi tech and knowledge-based industries through incentives and the use of Saudi Arabia speakers and futurists to help promote thought leadership.
  • Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) – Provides licensing, funding, training and incubation for Saudi SMEs and entrepreneurs.
  • King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) – Leads research initiatives and provides facilities focused on promoting technological innovation.
  • Badir Program for Technology Incubators – Saudi Arabia speakers and futurists note that it develops tech incubators and accelerators that support startups across different regions and focus areas.
  • Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) – National initiative to build AI expertise and integrate AI into sectors like healthcare, smart cities and education.
  • MiSK Foundation – Non-profit that promotes youth innovation and builds skills for the digital economy through programs like the MiSK Grand Challenges.
  • Saudi Technology Innovation Ecosystem – Government-supported cluster of research centers, tech parks, incubators and training initiatives across Saudi universities – well-known to Saudi Arabia speakers and futurists.

 

As you can see, local leaders are investing heavily in nurturing R&D, startups, youth skills and a digital economy through national innovation agencies.