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Innovation Platform – Turning Ideas into National Achievements

Contribute to developing practical solutions to national challenges across various sectors. The Innovation Platform connects innovators, organizations, and experts in a collaborative environment to drive progress using the latest technologies.

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NXT Innovation Forum, in celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Week

where innovation transforms from an idea into tangible national impact across the environment, water, and agriculture sectors—serving as the Kingdom’s leading national platform driving the journey of research and innovation.

April 23, 2026

09:00 AM – 3:00 PM

MEWA

National Challenges Need Your Solutions

Explore the proposed challenges and contribute an innovative solution. Every challenge is an opportunity to create real change for the better.

Dam Sediment Innovation Challenge

Within the Saudi program (SIGPx) for launching innovation to address national challenges, under the Innovation Support Framework to provide sustainable solutions to national challenges, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, in collaboration with the General Authority for Research, Development and Innovation, announces Learn More About the Challenge

Sustainability Innovation Challenge

A challenge aimed at encouraging university students across the Kingdom to develop innovative solutions to address specific challenges in three sectors: Environment / Vegetation Cover & Afforestation – Water / Water Production – Agriculture / Food Waste.

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Design Thinking Bootcamp

A training bootcamp focused on applying the design thinking methodology to develop innovative solutions by understanding beneficiaries’ needs and transforming ideas into implementable solutions.

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Transforming Innovation from a Concept into a Daily Institutional Practice

As part of the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening a culture of innovation and turning operational challenges into sustainable institutional solutions, the Research, Development and Innovation Agency is launching an integrated institutional initiative. This initiative empowers Ministry staff to lead innovative, measurable initiatives that directly contribute to achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy.

The Four Pillars of the Initiative

Transforming challenges into implementable initiatives

Establishing a sustainable culture of innovation

Aligning innovation with Vision 2030 objectives

Building an integrated digital innovation ecosystem

Future Technology Prospects

Innovation Dissemination Program: Stimulating Innovation and Shaping the Future

A program aimed at enabling and accelerating the adoption of innovations in the environment, water, and agriculture sectors , by supporting the transformation of ideas into practical, applicable solutions.

Be Part of Solving National Challenges

Review the listed challenges and submit your innovative solutions. Each challenge is an opportunity to create positive change for a better future.

Crop Monitoring System

Propose an innovative idea to monitor crop growth and detect diseases or pests at an early stage using smart technologies.

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Water Quality Solutions

Develop an innovative solution to measure irrigation water quality and optimize its use in agriculture, helping to reduce pollution and enhance the efficiency of water resources.

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Soil Quality and Desertification Control Solutions

Propose an innovative idea that contributes to improving soil quality or combating desertification through sustainable solutions that address environmental challenges.

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Innovative Solutions for Air Quality Monitoring

Help develop smart solutions that reduce harmful emissions within a controlled industrial environment. Design an effective system to monitor air quality and turn sustainable industrial practices into a reality.

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Success Stories That Started with an Idea

Discover innovative solutions that have evolved into tangible projects, driving change in key areas such as agriculture, water, environment, and health.

Prototype Concept: “Ghaith”

A technology-driven concept that, by leveraging artificial intelligence (Ai) and using drones, forecasts rainfall events and pinpoints rainfall locations.

Prototype Concept: “PalmOptical” – Red Palm Weevil Control

PalmOptical is an innovative technological solution aimed at the early detection of Red Palm Weevil infestations. The system utilizes a fiber-optic–based alert network combined with sensing technologies, machine learning, and geolocation to accurately diagnose palm trees and detect potential infestations at an early stage.

Resources to Enrich Your Ideas

Explore articles and studies that help you develop your ideas and turn them into practical solutions.

Join the AquaTech Innovators Challenge 2024

Explore the future of water technologies by participating in the AquaTech Challenge, launching on January 15.

Explore Innovative Urban Farming Technologies

Learn about vertical farming and hydroponics through hands-on training to advance the future of sustainable agriculture.

Leveraging IOT to Optimize Water Distribution

Learn how smart sensors and data analytics platforms contribute to optimizing water distribution systems and enabling continuous real-time monitoring.

Have an Innovative Idea?

This is your opportunity to share your vision and become part of a transformative journey. We are looking for passionate, creative individuals committed to developing solutions that address current challenges and shape a better future. Whether your idea is just beginning or already well-developed, we are ready to listen, assess, and support you in bringing it to life as a real project.

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For inquiries, please contact us at the unified number 949.

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