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Innovation

About Innovation

Innovation stands at the heart of our priorities, driving sustainable development and elevating the efficiency of water services. Guided by this vision, our strategy focuses on building an integrated ecosystem that optimizes the use of water resources. We work to enhance the performance of water technologies through modernized applications, renewable energy integration, and advanced solutions for water reuse. These efforts contribute to shaping effective models that diversify and safeguard water resources. Today, we play a leading role in establishing a knowledge-driven, technology-enabled ecosystem supported by qualified national talent, an ecosystem that enhances service quality for beneficiaries and advances long-term water sustainability in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030.

Water Technologies Innovation Institute & Research Advancement

Established in 1987 as a national center of excellence for research and innovation, WTIIRA has served as a cornerstone for building a knowledge-based economy. It has strengthened the water sector by advancing breakthrough technologies and fostering integrated scientific development. The Institute continues to provide innovative solutions and cutting-edge research that support the evolution of water technologies across the Kingdom.

Water Technologies Innovation Institute & Research Advancement
Water Technologies Innovation Institute & Research Advancement

Saudi Water Innovation Center

The Saudi Water Innovation Center was established to strengthen the national innovation ecosystem and advance entrepreneurship in water technologies. The center develops an enabling environment that supports growth, fosters innovative solutions, and drives the creation and development of emerging companies within the water sector.

Global Water Innovation Platform (GWIP)

The Global Water Innovation Platform serves as a dynamic hub that brings together the world’s leading water innovations. Its mission is to accelerate progress in the water sector by enabling, evaluating, and promoting creative solutions that contribute to transformative advancements. The platform offers a wide range of services designed for innovators, researchers, investors, companies, innovation centers, project owners, and beneficiaries across the water sector.

Water Technologies Innovation Institute & Research Advancement
Water Research Community

Water Research Community

This initiative reflects SWA’s leadership in unifying national and global research efforts across universities and scientific centers, with the aim of generating innovative ideas and solutions across all water-related fields. The first edition was held in Al Khobar in 2023, and the upcoming sixth edition will be hosted by the University of Manchester in 2026.

Innovation and Water Technology Research in Numbers

  • 74Registered specialized patents
  • 339Scientific publications and reports
  • 228Applied research studies
  • 42Research agreements
  • 23Innovative projects
  • 419Project diagnostics, error detection, and remediation
  • 366Participation in scientific conferences
  • 122Technology and materials evaluation projects
  • +750Ideas submitted from 20 countries around the world
  • +60Startups incubated and graduated
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