King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the University of Connecticut (UConn) have announced a new agreement of collaboration in which the two institutes will work together in scientific areas that have regional and global impact, with a focus on addressing pressing challenges in AI, sustainability, clean energy and health technologies.

The aim of both institutions is to develop an innovative model for global collaboration: one that bridges research and real-world applications, driving technology commercialization and societal benefits.

Along with collaborative research, the agreement calls for the two universities to develop joint programs that facilitate the exchange of staff and students and accelerate the commercialization of innovations in multiple technology sectors.