# RETI

**Source**: https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/irc-ses/reti
**Parent**: https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/irc-ses

The IRC for Sustainable Energy Systems at KFUPM was recently awarded a fund from National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) to establish a **Renewable Energy Technical Incubator** at KFUPM. The proposed initiative facilitates and expedites research, development, and innovation (RDI) projects in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and industry 4.0 (IR 4.0) applications in the energy sector.

##### Mission

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Establishing a state-of-the-art incubator to inspire students, engineers, researchers, and local communities to realize the full potential of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and Industry 4.0 for relevant technology development in the kingdom.

##### Objective

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Build a state-of-the-art Renewable Energy Incubator at KFUPM to facilitate the research, innovation and technology transfer, and implementation of proof-of-concept ideas in the renewable energy sectors that will serve for the accomplishment of the vision of 2030.

##### Programs

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The Renewable Energy Incubator administers the following five programs to support research at different Technology Readiness Levels (TRL):

1. Under-Graduate Students: [Click Here](https://ses.kfupm.edu.sa/RETI-Grant/)
2. Graduate Students
3. 50 K Competition
4. Proof of Concept: [Click Here](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/dr/funds-and-grants/proof-of-concept-grant) \
5. Business Start-Ups

##### Beneficiaries

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Expected beneficiaries of the proposed renewable energy incubator are:

- Undergraduate students (Senior Design and Undergraduate Research)
- Graduate students (Thesis and RDI projects)
- Faculty members and researchers (RDI projects)
- Researchers from other KSA universities
- Business start-up Enthusiasts.

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| Provide areas and labs with needed equipment and tools to facilitate the mission of the winning projects teams | Follow up and evaluate the progress of the started projects to facilitate any obstacles that may stop the execution of the project |
| Call for proposals for different TRL research projects for the undergraduates, graduates, faculties, and researchers | Communicate with the private sectors to support the projects’ outcomes with high market potential |
| Provide funds for the winning proposals | Provide needed support to the expected start-up projects |

##### Programs adopted to realize the outcomes

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##### Contact us

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[reti@kfupm.edu.sa](mailto:reti@kfupm.edu.sa)