KAUST will showcase more than 30 startups from its innovation ecosystem at LEAP 2026, spanning energy, health innovation, water solutions, artificial intelligence, food security, marine technology and other sectors.
The startups come from three KAUST accelerator programs: TAQADAM, ScaleX and NextEra. According to KAUST, the portfolio covers companies at stages ranging from pre-seed to commercial deployment.
The featured companies include Saudi startups such as Byanat, Lun (EleeN), Pioneers, Qubit and TeamSec, alongside international companies working across areas including biotech, advanced computing, enterprise software, mobility and SpaceTech.
The portfolio also features marine technology company OCEAN ECOSTRUCTURES, energy startups CruxOCM, EMPlus and Terradepth, and health-focused companies including Atomica AI, CerebraAI and VitruvianMD.
The showcase reflects KAUST’s focus on translating research into startups and supporting deep-tech entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Source: KAUST Innovation
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