RIYADH. ELT Group and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost their cooperation in cutting-edge technologies.
This strategic partnership combines ELT Group’s decades of expertise in managing the electromagnetic spectrum with KAUST’s world-class research ecosystem, paving the way for the development of joint projects related to advanced technologies.
The agreement aims to create a platform where scientific breakthroughs meet business applications, ensuring that cutting-edge research is not confined to academic circles but instead reaches the industrial ecosystem of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The partnership builds on ELT Group’s deep-rooted local presence, including the establishment of Elettronica for Industry LLC, a local entity driving technology transfer, focused on localizing manufacturing, logistic support, and, more extensively, the entire value chain.
Prof. Gianluca Setti, Dean of Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering at KAUST said: “This partnership brings KAUST’s research strengths together with ELT Group’s applied expertise to advance secure communications, critical-infrastructure monitoring and next-generation technologies, while building local talent and capabilities for the Kingdom.”
Daniela Pistoia, ELT Group Corporate Chief Scientist “By joining forces with KAUST, ELT Group brings its global expertise in the EMSO (ElectroMagnetic Spectrum Operations) to one of the most ambitious research hubs of the world. This MoU will accelerate the development of next-generation technologies, while significantly contributing to the growth of local competences and the technological sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia.”
Through this partnership, ELT Group’s and KAUST will jointly cooperate to address some of the most complex challenges, while also focusing on joint research and studies on emerging technologies, specialised training programmes and access to state-of-the-art testing facilities.
The signing took place during the Saudi Italian Business Forum in Riyadh at the presence of the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Tajani.
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