As the Head of KAUST Research & Technology Park, Nawaf brings depth of experience and support impacting various initiatives through fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Overseeing the Research and Technology Park, Nawaf has been able to manage a massive increase in the park tenants, from corporates, SME’s, and startups, through activating various programs to promote growth.
On top of that was his ability to encourage the participation of private and public sectors in major technology applications, including “Proof of Concept” projects, to support the testing and deployment of various technology solutions that aim to create impact.
Title: Innovation Journey towards Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Knowledge and lessons learned from the experience of a young and ambitious University in its engagement with industry, with the aim to support economic and sustainable development through building a comprehensive ecosystem, and enhancing its role to social responsibility.
To understand the path into creating this impact, we must look at our knowledge exchange model and how the Research & Technology Park adopts this methodology with some examples and sustainability success stories, in addition to the impact of public/private partnerships in supporting innovation and technology deployment. A shift from research done in the lab to the on the ground proof of concept.