The 2026 Jameel Deep Technology Initiative concludes its semi-final stage
Community Jameel Saudi, in partnership with the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), has concluded the Semi-final Challenge of the 2nd edition of the Jameel DeepTech Initiative, held at the "The Garage" incubator headquarters in Riyadh.Selected from a pool of 900 applicants, thirty-three teams competed in the Semi-final Challenge to develop their research-based ventures in…
The 2026 Jameel Deep Technology Initiative has completed its semi-final stage, marking progress from last year's edition which had only 30 competing teams. Thirty-three teams, selected from 900 applicants, have advanced to the final round, vying for a total prize pool of SAR 2,250,000. The initiative, a collaboration between Community Jameel Saudi and the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), supports science-driven entrepreneurs in crucial sectors like health, energy, and the environment, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
During the semi-finals, teams received specialized training, advisory sessions, and toured KACST labs before presenting their ventures to an expert judging panel. Mohammed Abdulghaffar, Senior General Manager of Initiatives at Community Jameel Saudi, highlighted the program's role in transforming research ideas into commercial models, praising the teams' dedication.
Ten teams, including LinusBio MENA, Lisan, and Gees Health, advanced to the final phase, demonstrating significant improvements in sales, product reach, and investment compared to the previous year.
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