Dhahran Techno Valley

Dhahran Techno Valley (DTV) is a comprehensive innovation ecosystem created to foster entrepreneurship and build a knowledge-based economy in Dhahran and the Eastern Province. This ecosystem includes KFUPM, national champions such as Saudi Aramco, SABIC and Ma'aden, technology partners and small to medium size enterprises, providing startups with unprecedented access to market opportunities and industry expertise. DTV offers a unique value proposition anchored in four core pillars that collectively accelerate innovation and venture building: Access to market, access to infrastructure, access to funding, and access to talent. Through direct proximity and engagement with major industry players and access to 20+ R&D interdisciplinary centers within the ecosystem, entrepreneurs gain immediate pathways to market validation and commercial partnerships. Our state-of-the-art infrastructure includes the Dream Realization Lab, advanced prototyping centers, scale-up facilities, and shared labs that provide enterprise-grade resources for startup development across multiple sectors. Access to exceptional talent remains a cornerstone of our ecosystem, leveraging KFUPM's rich pool of students, 800+ researchers and professors, along with industry experts across diverse fields including engineering, technology, and business disciplines. Our connected innovation ecosystem hosts 100+ annual events, workshops, seminars, and hackathons, creating an activated community that connects academia, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investors. Through strategic funding mechanisms and comprehensive support services, DTV serves as the epicenter of Saudi Arabia's innovation transformation, building the foundation for a sustainable knowledge economy while supporting Vision 2030's economic diversification goals.