UQU is a government-owned university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically in Mecca. Established in 1950, the university offers a diverse range of specializations encompassing technology, management, economics, engineering, medicine, and various applied, social, and engineering sciences.

UQU aspires to create an educational environment that aligns with international standards, positioning itself as a destination for exceptional students and scholars. To achieve this vision, the university upholds five core values:

1. Quality and Excellence
2. Leadership and Innovation
3. Diversity and Inclusion
4. Efficiency and Effectiveness
5. Belonging and Responsibility

Ecosystem of Intellectual Property at UQU:

Beyond the distinctive academic education that we provide, our university has an impressive ecosystem of intellectual property. This ecosystem is rooted in a research and innovation-focused approach, connecting intellectual property to entrepreneurship. Through this ecosystem, several entities at the university work in integration with the IP administration office to enable research, innovation and entrepreneurship and empower leaders for the future.

Through startup accelerators and networking opportunities, students are provided with the platform and support they need to fuel their ideas as they embark on their entrepreneurial journey. Students benefit from an environment that encourages innovation and transforms their intellectual property into tangible ventures.