Word Of Director's

Inspired by the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud—may Allah protect him—that our nation should become a successful and pioneering model in the world, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Tabuk is building an integrated ecosystem that empowers students, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to transform their ideas and ambitions into practical solutions, promising ventures, innovative products, and sustainable startups with meaningful economic and social impact.

The Center’s role extends beyond supporting ideas and incubating projects. It includes discovering talent, connecting expertise, developing prototypes, and maximizing the value of scientific research, graduation projects, postgraduate theses, patents, and innovation assets. These outputs are directed toward opportunities and challenges that serve society and contribute to the national economy.

We believe that universities are measured not only by the knowledge they produce, but also by the change that knowledge creates, the opportunities it unlocks, and the solutions it provides to improve quality of life and strengthen the nation’s competitiveness.

We are also committed to building meaningful partnerships with government, private, and nonprofit sectors. These partnerships bring together challenge owners, innovators, and researchers, transforming collaboration into projects that are ready for implementation, growth, and investment.

Our mission does not end with supporting a successful idea. It is centered on fostering a culture that values initiative and experimentation, while giving creative minds the tools, confidence, and opportunities they need to make a difference.

Our ambition is for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center to serve as the University’s gateway to the future—a platform where promising ideas are launched, knowledge meets opportunity, and innovation is transformed into visible and lasting impact.

Director of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center

Dr. Omar Hammad Albalawi