King Khalid University Rector, His Excellency Prof. Falleh Al-Solamy, sponsored the Badir Introduction Forum. The forum was organized by the Deanship of Scientific Research in cooperation with the Badir Technology Incubators and Accelerators Program.

At the beginning of his speech, Rector Al-Solamy commended the efforts exerted by the Deanship of Scientific Research. His Excellency Rector Al-Solamy further thanked the joint cooperation teams at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology and the Badir Technology Incubators and Accelerators Program for providing expertise and administrative oversight. He stressed the need to be aware of all programs that are in the interest of scientific research, especially research that leads us in the direction of a knowledge-based economy, which characterizes the ambitious yet achievable blueprint of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through Vision 2030. He added that these programs are supported by state institutions, and we need to seize the golden opportunities available to us. He implored faculty members, researchers, or students who have ideas, talents, and creativity to turn their dreams into realities

Dean of Scientific Research, Dr. Hamed Al-Qarni, explained that the forum aims to introduce the Badir Technology Incubators and Accelerators Program in the region, relating that intellectual property and patents would be launched. "The integration between the university and the community with business incubators will create a stimulating environment for translating the results of scientific research and creative ideas of young people into reality," he said.