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Faiha Ajami F A Al-Qahtani

Innovation Funding Manager

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Mahalakshmi Ramakrishnan

Senior Business Analyst

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Abeer Salman A Al- Hammadi

Director of Innovation Center

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Dr. Nadir Yildirim

Executive Director Office of Innovation and Industrial Relations

Innovation Funds Office (IFO)

A dynamic pillar dedicated to managing and distributing funds. It fosters a collaborative, multidisciplinary, and locally relevant innovation environment through initiatives such as the Student Innovation Fund (SIF), Industrial Innovation Fund (IIF), and Social Innovation Funds (SOCIF).

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Innovation Center (IC)

A cornerstone of OIIR, it fosters innovation and entrepreneurship at HBKU by offering the REYADA innovative entrepreneurship program, MIJHAR, a commercialization studio, co-working spaces, personalized consultations, and workshops for skill development.

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Overview

The Office of Innovation and Industrial Relations (OIIR) has been a leader in advancing innovation and entrepreneurial growth since its establishment.

Departments

The Office of Innovation and Industrial Relations (OIIR) provides a range of services designed to support and accelerate innovation, entrepreneurship, and research commercialization through its departments:

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Building Bridges, Delivering Innovation

Bridging the gap between research and real-world challenges, fostering innovative solutions through collaboration, academic excellence, and groundbreaking discoveries to create a sustainable and impactful future.