Madinah Establishes Global Innovation Network for Sustainability

The University of Prince Mugrin has launched the Madinah Global Innovation for Sustainability Network to promote worldwide cooperation and generate practical answers to the challenges of sustainability.

The university president Dr. Bandar Hajjar inaugurated the network on October 9, 2026. It emerged from the International Conference on Technology and Engineering Innovation for Sustainability (SusTAIN 2026) that was organised under the patronage of Madinah Region Governor Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz.

The programme is intended to bring together scientists, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and investors. Its main aim is to convert scientific research into practical solutions for improving quality of life and promoting sustainable development.

The network will be dedicated to knowledge transfer, startup development, strategic investment and interindustry cooperation. Priority areas include smart cities, water and energy, climate change, circular economies, artificial intelligence, sustainable engineering, healthcare and capacity building.

“The initiative is a reflection of the university’s commitment to increasing the global impact of innovation and building stronger international partnerships,” said the university president.