The Accelerating Research to Commercialization Program (ARC) is a program launched by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). It aims to empower researchers and innovators in Saudi Arabia to transfer their research outcomes into market-ready solutions and commercial products.

The six-months program offers participants the opportunity to:
• Understand how to assess the market potential of their innovations.
• Learn proven frameworks for business model design, customer discovery, and 
validation.
• Engage with industry experts, mentors, and investors.
• Develop confidence in pitching their ideas to potential partners and investors.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application within the specified deadline.

Final submission date: 4 January 2026