King Khalid University
Entrepreneurship
Message from the General Manager
We work hard at the Center to support and empower entrepreneurs by providing an integrated environment that contributes to transforming innovative ideas into successful and sustainable projects. Our goal is to build an entrepreneurial community capable of achieving economic and social development, and we are committed to providing the best services through training, guidance and consultation. We also always strive for excellence and innovation in everything we offer, and we look forward to seeing your successes and your contribution to achieving our common vision.
Dr. Majid Al-Oziman
About
The Entrepreneurship Center is a unit of the Vice Deanship for Business and Community Partnership at King Khalid University. The center aims to promote a culture of entrepreneurship and support emerging projects by providing a variety of services including training, guidance, consulting, and logistical support. The center seeks to enable entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into successful and sustainable projects, which contributes to achieving economic and social development in society.
Vision, Mission, and Objectives
Vision
The Entrepreneurship Center seeks to have a leading role among its counterparts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mission
to develop entrepreneurial projects submitted by male and female students and graduates, and enhancing their creative abilities.
Objectives
contribute to the achievement of Saudi Vision 2030 by spreading awareness of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Build innovation and entrepreneurship communities in the Asir region.
Build new technologies and innovations, start-ups, create jobs and promote economic growth.
Motivate and support innovators and entrepreneurs to participate in local and international competitions locally and globally.
Departments
The Business Incubators Department
It supports entrepreneurs and startups by providing a suitable environment for growth and development. Incubators offer a range of services including:
Office Space: Providing equipped workplaces at a low cost.
Guidance and Counseling: Providing advice from experts in multiple fields.
Training and development: organizing workshops and training programs to develop skills.
Financial support: Help in obtaining financing and investment.
Communication Networks: Providing opportunities to communicate and build relationships with potential investors and partners.
Business incubators help accelerate the growth of startup projects and reduce the risks associated with launching new businesses.
Contact number: 0172419641
The Information Technology Unit
This unit specializes in providing technological and technical support to entrepreneurs. Its services include providing software solutions, technical consultations, and providing the digital infrastructure necessary to manage and operate entrepreneurial projects.
Contact number: 0172419641
The Projects and Start-ups Unit
This unit specializes in supporting and developing startups and entrepreneurial projects through a range of specialized services and activities.
Contact number: 0172419641
The Education and Training Unit
Designing training programs: developing training programs to meet the needs of entrepreneurs.
Organizing workshops: Organizing interactive workshops covering entrepreneurial topics.
Providing educational courses: Providing accredited courses in finance, management, technology, and innovation.
Academic guidance and counseling: Providing guidance sessions to support entrepreneurs’ plans and ideas.
Academic Partnerships: Establishing partnerships with educational institutions to exchange knowledge.
Performance follow-up and evaluation: Evaluate the performance of participants and submit periodic reports.
Contact number: 0172419641
The Events and Logistics Unit
Organizing events: Coordinating and organizing events, workshops and seminars related to entrepreneurship.
Logistical support: Providing the necessary logistical services to implement events smoothly.
Venue management: Preparing and managing the spaces needed to hold events and meetings.
Coordination and communication: Coordination with internal and external parties to ensure the success of events.
Evaluation and follow-up: Follow-up and evaluation of activities to ensure the achievement of the desired goals.
Contact number: 0172419641
The Media Unit
Promotion and communication: Preparing and implementing media plans to promote the center’s activities and achievements.
Media management: dealing with various media outlets to publish news and developments.
Content Design: Creating and designing media materials such as newsletters and digital content.
Communication with the public: Managing social media channels and interacting with the public.
Media coverage: media coverage of the center’s activities and events.
Contact number: 0172419641
Achievements and statistics
Providing 68 specialized training programs in innovation and entrepreneurship, with the number of beneficiaries of the programs reaching 2,955 male and female beneficiaries in 2023-2024.
Obtaining 14 gold and silver medals in innovation and entrepreneurship competitions around the world in 2023-2024.
Projects incubated by the Center received 21 special awards from a number of specialized entities around the world in 2023-2024.
The Entrepreneurship Center has become an authorized entity to grant the international license for entrepreneurship in the southern region.
The Center launched 7 emerging projects to the labor market, fully owned by entrepreneurs in 2023-2024.
Location
The Business Center - Third Floor - Al-Fara’a University City
Contact
Phone Number
0172419641