Water Research Community supports Saudi startups with 300M Riyals
The article discusses the seventh edition of the "Water Research Community" in Riyadh, which saw the signing of 12 agreements and the receipt of 130 research proposals, involving approximately 400 researchers and experts from Saudi Arabia and abroad. The initiative aims to convert about 15% of the proposals into applied projects, publish over 250 scientific papers, secure 20 patents, fund more than 15 projects, and establish startups with a market value exceeding 300 million Riyals within five years. Additionally, the research intends to transfer 6–10 technologies annually from experimentation to commercial application, with an expected annual economic impact reaching 3 billion Riyals. The event focuses on enhancing collaboration between the academic and industrial sectors, developing advanced water technologies through memoranda of understanding, the creation of joint laboratories, and the provision of research grants, all aimed at supporting the efficiency of the national water sector.
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