NTDP launches Tech Research Challenge Initiative to stimulate innovation

NTDP launches Tech Research Challenge Initiative to stimulate innovation

RIYADH — The National Technology Development Program (NTDP) Sunday launched the Tech Research Challenge Initiative, as the second pivotal initiative of the program that aims at supporting technological companies to develop their products. It also would build up their capabilities and enhance their ties with universities and research centers through stimulating research, development and technological innovation, building up capabilities, and localizing knowledge in the information technology sector in line with the Saudi Vision 2030. King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) is considered the strategic partner and supporter for the initiative, based on its specialized expertise in research, development and innovation. The initiative brings together technological companies, universities and research centers through offering technical challenges facing companies to specialists in the fields of computer sciences, IT and emerging technologies of university students, researchers and faculty members, allowing them to participate in suggesting, planning and achieving scientific projects or innovations with accredited outcomes that can be utilized and applied as innovative scientific solutions. The initiative also aims at developing the capabilities of research, development and innovation in the IT sector in Saudi Arabia, directing the efforts of universities and research centers to research projects that can meet the needs of