NEOM

Head of Innovation and Ecosystem Activation, Topian, the NEOM Food Company

Senior Manager, Technology & Innovation, Food, Energy-Water-Food

NEOM is a region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea being built from the ground up as a living laboratory – a place where entrepreneurship will chart the course for this New Future. We are looking for eager learners who are passionate about food and how digital technologies can impact lives. Ping us to learn more about how you can be part of the team innovating the future of food through design x hacks x policy.

Manager, Digital, Policy, & Innovation, Food, Energy-Water-Food

NEOM is a special economic zone in Saudi Arabia where global talents converge to pioneer ideas on the land of the future for the future of cities. As a Food Technology Consultant in the Food Sector, I lead the digital strategy and initiatives of the NEOM Food Sector with the following objectives:
Ensure food supply resilience and sustainability through traceability and advanced analytics
Enhance food production efficiency via environmental sensing and automation

Consultant, Technology, Food Sector

TOPIAN

Head of Innovation and Ecosystem Activation

Hustle Fund

Angel Squad Member

OpenClassrooms

OpenClassrooms is an online education platform for vocational training, providing courses in IT, technology, entrepreneurship, and digital skills. As a mentor, I support and accompany individual students once per week over video chat in order to help them get the most out of their learning on OpenClassrooms. I help students as they work on the projects that count towards the completion of their learning path. I also grade the projects that they do. Paths on OpenClassrooms are comprised of fully-online courses and projects, and completing the projects allows students to earn internationally-recognized degrees.

Mentor (Data Analyst / Data Scientist)

Startup Grind

Startup Grind in partnership with Google for Startups is a startup community actively educating, inspiring, and connecting entrepreneurs around the globe. We do this through our unique fireside-chat monthly events. As Chapter Director, I act as a bridge for founders, developers, and investors to create a #GiveFirst startup culture in Riyadh.

Events:
9/2019 - Mentor at Ideathon 2.0: The New Wave of Digitalization in Beijing
4/2019 - Founder Wellness and lessons from Silicon Valley for Startups in KSA 
2/2019 - Data insights and other lessons from MIT/Stanford/McKinsey for startups in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Chapter Director

AngelHack

AngelHack empowers developers and communities globally through our signature hackathon series. As an Ambassador, I build the local tech and start-up communities and strengthen the local ecosystems and promote innovations by bringing together passionate and motivated individuals and organizing and running amazing hackathons.

Mentored and supported Jeddah Fintech Hackathon (https://www.hackathon.io/jeddah-fintech-hackathon/)

Riyadh Ambassador

City AI

City AI is a global community of AI practitioners with one goal: to enable everyone to apply artificial intelligence. As the Riyadh Ambassador, I promote the sharing of AI lessons learned through regular meetups, contribute to shaping global best practices in AI engagement, and chart the local AI ecosystem to enable players to leverage AI potential in various business use-cases.

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)

The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties is a scientific commission that regulates health care-related practices and accreditation at all levels in Saudi Arabia. As a Consultant at the Knowledge Management Department, I advise the Director on data governance, data analytics, and data culture matters. Specifically, I:
Lead the advanced analytics group (AAG)
Propose and supervise projects in the scope of AAG
Explore data and derive insights using machine learning techniques
Propose proof-of-concepts for applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence
Develop and grow the staff in AAG

Consultant, Knowledge Management

General Assembly

Delivered 960 hours of instruction in applied data science at the Misk Academy to enable 60 early-professionals to transition into a Data Science career in Saudi Arabia
Adapted global data science curricula best practices to fit local market needs
Co-developed 50+ student data science projects for real-world applications with local companies

Lead Instructor (Data Science Immersive)

Saudi Aramco

Identified new technology joint venture opportunities by drafting 30 technical briefs for the Technology Management team
Reviewed in-house IP policies by interviewing 5 prolific in-house R&D scientists 
Developed an invention disclosure process to enhance knowledge flow and to inform IP strategy for the Intellectual Asset Management team

Intern - Technology Management

Innovation X Ecosystems @Topian, the NEOM Food Company

Dr. Andrew Yip is the Head of Innovation and Ecosystem Activation at Topian, the NEOM Food Company. He is dedicated to curating sustainable innovations and strategic partnerships that will help the food sector reach its full potential. With his extensive experience in technology, innovation, and data governance, Dr. Yip is committed to driving positive change and creating innovative solutions for the industry, supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which aims to promote economic diversification, job creation, and social and cultural development.

Dr. Yip holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and has been a NEOM pioneer since 2019. When he's not working, he enjoys tabletop gaming with friends and strangers alike.

Ecosystem work makes the dream work. Long live the Alliance!

Andrew Yip, PhD

Saudi AgriFood Tech Alliance (SAFTA) التحالف السعودي لتقنيات الزراعة والغذاء

View company: Saudi AgriFood Tech Alliance (SAFTA) التحالف السعودي لتقنيات الزراعة والغذاء

تطلق شركة توبيان بالتعاون مع الشركة السعودية لإدارة البيوت المحمية والتسويق الزراعي (SGH) مركزًا رائدًا للابتكار في مجال البستنة (HIC) بجامعة تبوك. سيركز هذا المركز على تطوير المواهب المحلية، ودفع البحوث التطبيقية في إنتاج الغذاء المستدام، وتعزيز التعاون بين الأطراف المعنية في القطاعين العام والخاص لتعزيز الأمن الغذائي في المملكة العربية السعودية.

يعد التحالف السعودي لتقنيات الزراعة والغذاء منصة حيوية لربط الجهات الفاعلة الرئيسية في قطاع الزراعة والغذاء. وقد أكدت المناقشات التي جرت في الاجتماع الأخير لأعضاء التحالف بجامعة تبوك، التي تحتضن مركز الابتكار (HIC)، على أهمية الشراكات الاستراتيجية لدفع الابتكار الزراعي. ومع كون مركز الابتكار نتيجة لجهود أعضاء التحالف البارزين، ومن بينهم العضو المؤسس "توبيان"، نرى إمكانية كبيرة لتعميق فرص التعاون المستقبلية التي تجمع قادة الصناعة لتشكيل مستقبل البستنة السعودية، بما في ذلك من خلال المركز نفسه.

نشجع المزيد من شركاء التحالف على الانضمام إلينا في هذه الرحلة، للعمل معًا نحو قطاع زراعي وغذائي أكثر مرونة وابتكارًا.

معًا، نبني مستقبل تكنولوجيا الزراعة والغذاء في المملكة العربية السعودية!


SAFTA Strengthening Innovation in Saudi Horticulture
Topian and Saudi Greenhouses Management & Agri Marketing Co. (SGH) are launching a pioneering Horticulture Innovation Center (HIC) at the University of Tabuk. This center will focus on developing local talent, advancing applied research in sustainable food production, and fostering collaboration among public and private stakeholders to enhance Saudi Arabia’s food security.
SAFTA is a vital platform for connecting key players in the agri-food sector. The discussions at SAFTA’s last in-person members’ meeting at the University of Tabuk where the HIC will be located, underscored the importance of strategic partnerships in driving agricultural innovation. With the HIC being an effort of the esteemed members of SAFTA, including our founding member Topian, we see strong potential for deepening future facilitation opportunities that bring industry leaders together to shape the future of Saudi horticulture, including at the HIC.
We encourage more SAFTA partners to engage with us on this journey as we work toward a more resilient and innovative agri-food sector.
Together, we’re cultivating the future of Saudi AgriFood Tech
Topian AlRasheed Holding Saudi AgriFood Tech Alliance (SAFTA) التحالف السعودي لتقنيات الزراعة والغذاء University of Tabuk

A new wave is literally forming in the Red Sea. Read this article and imagine what the future holds for the great blue protein shift.

CEO, Topian: Leading Innovation in Sustainable Food Production for Lasting Food Security

View Juan Carlos Motamayor A.’s profile

What if Saudi Arabia could grow fish which we used to import – including species that need cooler waters?

Warm coastal waters make it hard to farm certain species. Closed-containment aquaculture fixes that. It uses enclosed sea systems to control water conditions and reduce waste compared to open nets.

It’s more sustainable and lets us raise species we couldn’t before, thereby reducing imports. 

What do you think about growing seafood this way?

Check my article below.

Saudi Arabia’s seafood demand is strong, exceeding 400,000 tons yearly, but our hot climate limits local production. Coastal waters reach 32°C in summ

Open article: A New Way Forward: Closed Containment Aquaculture in Harsh Climates by Juan Carlos Motamayor A. • 4 min read

A New Way Forward: Closed Containment Aquaculture in Harsh Climates

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