In a significant endorsement of local deep tech innovation, Nero, a startup from the sixth cohort of the Flat6Labs Riyadh Seed Program, has been officially recognized by the Kingdom’s leadership in transport and logistics. The recognition highlights the growing importance of autonomous solutions in modernizing Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure and the vital role played by early-stage startups in realizing national economic goals.
Recognition for Strategic Alignment with Vision 2030
During a recent meeting, the Nero team was honored by His Excellency Engineer Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, and His Excellency Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih, President of the General Transport Authority. The officials commended the startup for its efforts in driving innovation and developing future-ready solutions specifically tailored for the transport sector.
This high-level acknowledgement underscores the government’s commitment to fostering a supportive ecosystem for logistics technology. For Nero, this milestone serves as both a validation of their technology and a renewed mandate to pursue high-impact projects. The startup views this honor as a responsibility to continue contributing directly to the objectives of Vision 2030, particularly in enhancing the Kingdom’s status as a global logistics hub.
Pioneering Mid-Size Autonomous Delivery
Operating within the robotics engineering sector, Nero is carving a niche in the last-mile delivery landscape. The company is focused on building mid-size autonomous vehicles designed specifically for short-distance grocery delivery. By targeting the logistics chain between local stores or dark stores and residential districts, Nero aims to streamline same-district deliveries through automation. This approach addresses critical inefficiencies in urban logistics, offering a glimpse into the future of contactless and efficient commerce in Saudi cities.
About Nero
Nero is a Riyadh-based robotics engineering startup specializing in autonomous nearby delivery solutions. The company develops mid-size autonomous vehicles engineered to handle short-distance logistics, specifically picking up orders from local vendors and dark stores for delivery within the same district. As a graduate of the Flat6Labs Riyadh Seed Program, Nero is dedicated to advancing the Kingdom’s transport infrastructure through cutting-edge robotics.
Source: Flat6Labs
