KBS RISE – KFUPM Business School

A KBS initiative to spark interdisciplinary collaboration across business, engineering, and technology — bridging ideas into impact

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RISE...
Bridge ideas
into impact

Under KBS RISE, look out for:

fireside chats with experts, panel discussions, networking events, research days, corporate visits, student study trips, and more – all designed to bridge ideas into impact.

Upcoming RISE Events

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Reserch

Advancing knowledge through rigorous inquiry and global standards

KBS RISE strengthens research excellence

by supporting faculty and graduate students in refining research questions, enhancing methodologies, and aligning projects with international benchmarks. Through structured workshops and proposal development , we cultivate impact and credible scholarship.

Inspire

Igniting ideas that shape the future of business and technology.

Through curated talks, fireside conversations, and expert Speakers

Inspire exposes our community to emerging trends, bold perspectives, and transformative thinking.

We create space for intellectual curiosity and forward-looking dialogue.

Creating a culture of open dialogue and collaborative discovery.

Share fosters internal exchange through colloquia

research forums, and interdisciplinary seminars. By presenting work-in-progress and exchanging feedback, we accelerate learning and strengthen collective insight.

Engage

Connecting research to real-world impact.

Engage bridges academia and industry through corporate visits, study trips, and strategic networking events.

We cultivate meaningful partnerships that translate ideas into practical solutions aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

About Us

RISE at a Glance

RISE (Research | Inspire | Share | Engage) at KFUPM Business School bridges the Business School with the corporate and academic world through a series of high-impact initiatives. These include professional seminars and workshops, guest speaker sessions, and support for the Business School’s outreach programs.

Since the Kick-off Event, RISE has focused on strengthening partnerships and their impact on the wider college community. we have fostered meaningful collaboration, each driving measurable impact across multiple levels;

Global Academic Partners → Collaborations with prestigious universities such as MIT, Harvard, and others.
Participants Engaged → Faculty, students, and industry experts involved in seminars, workshops, and competitions.

Gallery of Events

Some of the collaborations :

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Global Academic Partners

Reserch Centers Collaborations

SDAIA-KFUPM JRC for Artificial Intelligence
IRC for Smart Mobility and Logistics
IRC for Aviation and Space Exploration

Impact Areas Covered

AI & Digital Transformation
Autonomous Technology
Startup & Entrepreneurship
Family Business Governance
Low-Carbon Innovation & Sustainability
Logistics & Smart Mobility