Jeddah | July 31, 2025

KAUST Academy, affiliated with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, has launched an integrated set of quality summer training programs in advanced technology fields, in a strategic step aimed at preparing young national talent and boosting the knowledge economy, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to build a society based on knowledge and innovation.

At a Glance

  • Focus areas: Artificial intelligence, renewable energy, cybersecurity, bioinformatics, and AI applications in sports.
  • STEPs and HI-PO: First-ever high school programs; 125 students selected from more than 3,000 applicants for 15-month tracks with 260+ training hours, including 7 weeks at KAUST.
  • SRSI (15th edition): 65 students working on research projects in KAUST labs under more than 100 academics and researchers.
  • HSSP: 44 middle and high school students, some training directly at the University of Oxford.
  • International AI Olympiad: First edition launched in partnership with the Mawhiba Foundation.

The programs target students at Saudi universities, within local and international partnerships with prestigious academic and research institutions, and work to equip students with research and applied skills in an advanced scientific environment.

KAUST affirmed that these initiatives are not limited to theoretical aspects, but link academic education with practical application in advanced research centers such as the Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies, to stimulate innovation and develop sustainable solutions that contribute to achieving the Kingdom's environmental and economic goals.

These quality programs cement KAUST's role as a leading institution in supporting scientific and technical publishing, and represent an effective platform for building a generation of Saudi scientists and innovators capable of leading national transformation across various vital sectors, toward a diverse and sustainable economy.