Innovation   The Innovation Department serves as a strategic hub within the Agency for Research and Industrial Development, aiming to foster a culture of creativity and invention within both academic and industrial communities. The department collaborates with the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property and several experienced partners to provide a supportive environment that helps innovators develop their ideas and transform them into practical, applicable solutions, contributing to sustainable economic growth.     The department offers various programs designed to build capacity and enhance innovators' skills. These include educational and academic programs focused on innovation, aimed at supporting ideas and turning them into tangible realities. Additionally, the department provides a variety of services, including idea development consultations, innovation project analysis, initial legal guidance on patents and intellectual property protection, awareness workshops and lectures, as well as the training and qualification of innovators and interested individuals. It also supports their participation in competitions and works on identifying and nurturing innovative talents.     Beneficiaries can access these programs and services by directly contacting the Innovation Team at the Agency for Research and Industrial Development, or through the Industrial Relations Network under the General Directorate of Education. This ensures comprehensive support for innovators and empowers them to turn their ideas into actionable and feasible projects.    For inquiries and communication:  IDY@RCJY.EDU.SA