TVTC launched “His Excellency the Governor Award for Applied Research” in its first session 2022. It is a competitive award in applied scientific research based on the best international practices in applied research. That is based on the keenness of the wise leadership to encourage scientific research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and under the guidance and sponsorship of His Excellency the Governor of TVTC, Dr. Ahmed bin Fahd Al-Fuhaid.
The Deputy Governor for Planning and Business Development, Ms. Reem Abdulaziz Al-Moqbel, the sponsor of His Excellency the Governor’s Award project, says that the award aims to provide competitive opportunities for those interested in the proposed fields, supports the national trend to promote research and innovation in all its fields, and motivates national priorities for research and development. The award has witnessed a great turnout from researchers who belong to 24 universities and research centers from all over the kingdom. Dr. Salha Al Shuwail, Director General of Research and Studies and the owner of the award project, explained that the arbitration process goes through a number of stages and takes place through specialized committees composed of arbitrators specialized in the research areas of the award, namely renewable and clean energy, food and environment, and artificial intelligence and cyber security.
The total number of research submitted yet is 117; 60 of which were nominated for the second phase. In addition, the final results will also be announced on the award's website.