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Exclusive Strategic Partnership Between ktech and Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT

  • تاريخ الحدث مايو 2025
  • مكان الحدث kuwait technical college (ktech) , Abu Halifa

A Landmark Step for Kuwait’s Knowledge Economy

In a historic achievement for Kuwait’s knowledge economy, Kuwait Technical College (ktech) has signed an exclusive partnership with Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT to establish the institute’s first and only academy in the Middle East. This collaboration aligns with Kuwait’s Vision 2035 goals for sustainability, innovation, and human capital development. The partnership embeds Fraunhofer’s world-class expertise and technical infrastructure into Kuwait, transforming ktech into a regional hub for applied research, professional training, and innovation.

  • مكان المؤتمر

    kuwait technical college (ktech) , Abu Halifa

  • تاريخ المؤتمر

    مايو 2025

  • عدد الحضور

    Top management of ktech, Fraunhofer leadership, Kuwaiti diplomatic representatives

  • لغة المؤتمر

    English, Arabic, German

Fraunhofer UMSICHT Comes to

Fraunhofer brings its global research capabilities to Kuwait through ktech’s infrastructure, offering cutting-edge expertise in green hydrogen, circular economy, carbon management, local energy systems, cyber security, robotics engineering, and waste recycling.

Key Remarks

Statements highlighting the significance of the partnership for education, research, and sustainability in Kuwait and the MENA region.

Strategic Impact

This partnership reinforces Kuwait’s role as a regional hub for innovation, strengthens Kuwaiti-German relations, and ensures the delivery of professional training programs co-designed with Fraunhofer experts.

Planned Activities

Training & Education Programs

Co-designed programs delivered by Fraunhofer and ktech experts for students, government officials, and industry professionals.

Research Collaboration

Applied research programs leveraging Fraunhofer’s global expertise.

Milestones

  • 26 May 2025: Partnership signed at Fraunhofer UMSICHT Headquarters, Sulzbach-Rosenberg.

  • 2025–2026: Launch of Fraunhofer Academy at ktech.

  • Future: Expansion of applied research, professional training, and innovation initiatives across the MENA region.

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