Projects

Discover the heart of our mission, where visionary projects come to life.

Harnessing the power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

This dynamic space showcases our ongoing efforts to harness the power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and frontier technologies for sustainable development, economic growth, and societal benefit in Saudi Arabia and across the globe. Our initiatives encompass a broad spectrum of technologies and disciplines, from artificial intelligence and IIoT to autonomous systems, quantum, and smart cities.

Active Projects

Sandbox for a Peer-to-­Peer (P2P) Collabor­ative Platform for SMEs

This projects develops collaborative digital sandboxes that enable SMEs to connect, transact, and scale efficiently. By reducing transaction costs, enhancing market access, and fostering partnerships, the project supports SME growth, job creation, and technology-enabled competitiveness in line with Vision 2030.

Quantum Economy

The Quantum Economy Project advances national readiness for the quantum era. As the first national pilot of the World Economic Forum's Quantum Economy Blueprint, it convenes government, industry, and academia to assess the landscape, foster knowledge exchange, and explore high-impact applications across strategic sectors. This project seeks to ignite academic research and economic diversification in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

Critical Minerals

This project supports Saudi Arabia’s efforts to unlock its estimated USD 2.5 trillion in untapped mineral resources by strengthening supply chain resilience, advancing responsible mining practices, and fostering global partnerships. It aims to drive economic diversification, enhance environmental sustainability, and position the Kingdom as a key player in critical minerals markets.

Responsible AI in Education

This project explores the use of generative AI to transform education in Saudi Arabia. It focuses on enabling personalized learning, addressing teacher shortages, and enriching cultural and educational content, while ensuring ethical, inclusive, and responsible adoption of emerging technologies.

Completed Projects

(2024- 2025)

Smart Cities

This project advanced the responsible and ethical deployment of smart city technologies in Saudi Arabia. It focused on improving stakeholder alignment, procurement practices, and user-centered design, while strengthening engagement with global smart city networks to enhance urban sustainability and quality of life.

(2023- 2025)

AVIATE Saudi Arabia

As Saudi Arabia accelerates efforts to integrate AAM into its transportation and logistics ecosystem, existing industrial drone applications provide a strong foundation for expansion. Across sectors, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are already in use for infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, and logistics, demonstrating the potential for broader AAM adoption. However, the broader transition from industrial and enterprise drone use to a publicly integrated AAM ecosystem remains a challenge.

(2023- 2024)

Advanced and Autonomous Mobility

This initiative advanced the deployment of autonomous mobility solutions by addressing regulatory, technical, and operational gaps. It aimed to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability while positioning Saudi Arabia as a leader in next-generation transportation systems.

(2023- 2024)

AI for Agricult­ural Innovati­on (AI4AI)

This project leveraged artificial intelligence to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability, with a focus on combating major threats such as the Red Palm Weevil. Through public-private partnerships, it supported millions of farmers and contributed to food security and rural development.

(2023- 2024)

Accelerating the Impact of IIoT for SMEs

This project supported SMEs in adopting Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs. It addressed key adoption barriers and contributed to national efforts to increase SME participation in economic growth and diversification.