A nationwide hunt for the best innovators in Saudi Arabia will begin this September, following a collaboration agreement signed in Riyadh between Airbus Middle East and TAQNIA Aeronautics, a subsidiary of Saudi Technology Development and Investment Company (TAQNIA).
The multi-phase Entaliq with Airbus platform will first train all interested young men and women across the Kingdom in innovation and aviation, then challenge them to advance the national aviation sector by making useful changes to existing processes, products and functions, and finally reward successful applicants with a brighter future.
“If you have a good idea that improves aviation, no matter how big or small, we want to hear from you,” said Fouad Attar, MD, Airbus Middle East.”
In the second, development phase, shortlisted applicants will receive online and in-person training in aviation, innovation and business planning, as well as mentoring from industry experts and veterans.
The third, showcase phase of Entaliq with Airbus will see professional juries select the best applicants to pitch their projects to an expert panel made up of Airbus, TAQNIA Aeronautics, Saudia and other industry leadership.
Ali Milaat, GM of Airbus Saudi Arabia, said: “Innovation is part of Airbus’ DNA, so we are both willing and able to create an open platform that will sink its roots deep and remain fruitful in the long term. We are not looking to merely write a check, but to bring our resources, expertise and commitment to bear in helping build an enduring entrepreneurial spirit to the nation.”
Retired M. Gen. Ali Alghamdi, CEO of TAQNIA Aeronautics, owned by the Public Investment Funds, said: “Economies are sustained by entrepreneurs and innovation, and we are delighted to participate in the creation of a new ecosystem that promotes these plus technology and knowledge transfer in the aviation disciplines in Saudi Arabia.”
The multi-phase Entaliq with Airbus platform will first train all interested young men and women across the Kingdom in innovation and aviation, then challenge them to advance the national aviation sector by making useful changes to existing processes, products and functions, and finally reward successful applicants with a brighter future.
“If you have a good idea that improves aviation, no matter how big or small, we want to hear from you,” said Fouad Attar, MD, Airbus Middle East.”
In the second, development phase, shortlisted applicants will receive online and in-person training in aviation, innovation and business planning, as well as mentoring from industry experts and veterans.
The third, showcase phase of Entaliq with Airbus will see professional juries select the best applicants to pitch their projects to an expert panel made up of Airbus, TAQNIA Aeronautics, Saudia and other industry leadership.
Ali Milaat, GM of Airbus Saudi Arabia, said: “Innovation is part of Airbus’ DNA, so we are both willing and able to create an open platform that will sink its roots deep and remain fruitful in the long term. We are not looking to merely write a check, but to bring our resources, expertise and commitment to bear in helping build an enduring entrepreneurial spirit to the nation.”
Retired M. Gen. Ali Alghamdi, CEO of TAQNIA Aeronautics, owned by the Public Investment Funds, said: “Economies are sustained by entrepreneurs and innovation, and we are delighted to participate in the creation of a new ecosystem that promotes these plus technology and knowledge transfer in the aviation disciplines in Saudi Arabia.”
