Meet the nine teams who proved it's possible. Selected from a field of thirty exceptional research groups through Saudi Arabia's most rigorous deep tech assessment process, the Class of 2025 became the inaugural cohort of the Jameel Deeptech Initiative, spending six months transforming their research into investor-ready ventures across the fields of Health, Energy and Environment. They competed, they built, and they launched.
Each team below represents not just a startup in the making, but a new chapter in Saudi Arabia's journey toward a knowledge-based economy. Their work continues. Follow their progress, and if their journey inspires yours, applications for JDTI 2026 are open now.
Revolutionizing Insulin Production: A Sustainable, Plant Based Solution.
Plansulin: Addressing the Global Insulin Crisis with Affordable, Accessible Biopharmaceuticals.
Visiground offers a groundbreaking underground detection solution using Saudi-developed radar and mobile robotics.
Our system identifies hidden water leaks, unmapped pipelines without excavation or disruption. Designed for utility providers, municipalities, and security agencies, Visiground provides reliable, high-resolution subsurface data across diverse terrain. With locally engineered technology and a mission to conserve resources and enhance infrastructure resilience, Visiground is shaping the future of underground visibility.
iRAMA is an advanced agri-tech company revolutionizing food production through smart, sustainable urban farming systems.
It builds scalable “Hyper Farms” and “Green Walls” that use gravity-fed, water-efficient designs and AI-powered control systems to grow fresh produce with minimal environmental impact. Operating on a GaaS (Greens as a Service) model, iRAMA offers subscription-based produce for B2B and home users. With 14+ IPs and ambitious expansion plans, iRAMA merges innovation with food security.
Advanced Future Technology (AFT) is transforming agriculture by integrating artificial intelligence with advanced electronics and multi-sensor applications.
Our systems monitor critical variables like soil health, crop conditions, and environmental factors in real time. This data-driven approach enhances decision-making, boosts yield, reduces waste, and promotes sustainable practices. AFT empowers farmers with actionable insights, enabling precision agriculture and a smarter, more resilient food production ecosystem.
iBOAT team is on a mission to Converting Boats into Roboats.
iBOAT is transforming conventional boats into autonomous, AI-powered electric vessels. Their Saudi-made "roboats" reduce emissions by up to 70% and deploy advanced sensors for environmental monitoring. With applications in clean transport, marine research, and maritime security, iBOAT offers its solutions through a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. The company integrates hydrogen-electric propulsion, IoT energy systems, and AI mission control to deliver smart, sustainable, and scalable marine robotics across the MENA region.
Larimar’s Emotion AI engine is an industry-agnostic solution that enhances both human wellbeing and decision-making.
Interpreting emotional signals from biometrics, language, and behavior humanizes systems and processes, enabling emotionally intelligent, context-aware decisions in healthcare, education, security, and digital services. Delivered via apps, dashboards, and APIs, and aligned with Vision 2030, Larimar transforms how institutions and technologies interact with people; ethically, adaptively, and at scale.
Novo Genomics is pioneering personalized healthcare in Saudi Arabia through advanced genetic and microbiome-based diagnostics tailored to the local population.
By developing Saudi-specific polygenic risk scores and gut microbiome insights, they help predict and prevent chronic diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disorders before symptoms arise. With strong government partnerships and cutting-edge bioinformatics, Novo Genomics aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a biotech leader—turning local health data into proactive care, economic value, and national scientific sovereignty.
Quantasphere is a quantum networks company ensuring critical infrastructure (like healthcare and defense) is secured from classical and quantum threats.
Our solution QShieldÔ combines two complementary technologies: quantum key distribution through our qLinkÔ Hardware (uses quantum principles to create and distribute keys that cannot be intercepted without detection) with post-quantum encryption algorithms nQrypt SoftwareÔ (mathematical quantum proof encryption). Quantasphere's technology is immediately deployable - guaranteeing a quantum proof future.
Queed provides households with smart meters and AI-powered analytics to help them optimize energy consumption.
Our DeepTech solution disaggregates electricity usage by appliance and delivers actionable insights. The core algorithms are containerized, enabling utility companies to deploy our technology at scale across their customer base. This modular architecture supports both household-level optimization and large-scale rollout, making Queed a key enabler in advancing national energy efficiency and grid intelligence efforts.
