Dhahran Techno Valley (DTV), a leading Saudi hub for technology and innovation, has officially launched its Deep-Tech Ventures Program Bootcamp for 2025. The intensive program brings together 27 shortlisted innovations from the faculty and students of King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) to compete for a place in a comprehensive venture-building program.
From Lab to Market
The initiative is designed to transform breakthrough academic research and innovations into successful deep-tech startups. Participants in the bootcamp are currently engaged in hands-on workshops focused on business strategy, product development, and refining their pitches. The bootcamp culminated in a Deep-Tech Demo Day on October 6th, where the teams showcased their projects. Following this, only 10 teams will be selected to advance to a four-month venture-building program.
Funding and Comprehensive Support
The 10 ventures selected to proceed will receive significant support to accelerate their growth and commercialization efforts. This support package includes:
- Funding of up to SAR 200,000
- Hands-on co-development for product and business growth
- Access to comprehensive venturing resources
- Essential market access to connect with industry partners and customers
About Dhahran Techno Valley
Dhahran Techno Valley is an integrated innovation ecosystem and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). It was created to foster entrepreneurship and drive the development of a knowledge-based economy in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. DTV facilitates collaboration between KFUPM’s research talent, national champions like Saudi Aramco and SABIC, and global technology corporations to accelerate technology commercialization and support the goals of Vision 2030.
Source: Dhahran Techno Valley
