A university-funded certification model where KSU pays VVG Academy a per-student annual delivery fee. Students pay nothing extra. All infrastructure, faculty, technology, and certifications are funded by VVG Academy.
| Item | Provider | Cost to KSU |
|---|---|---|
| AI Lab Infrastructure (5 zones, full build) | VVG Academy UK + VVG Academy KSA — fully funded | SAR ZERO |
| Annual Technology Refresh (hardware & software) | VVG Academy — SAR 80K per year, VVG-funded | SAR ZERO |
| Resident Lab Manager (full-time, on-site) | VVG Academy KSA — salary fully paid by VVG | SAR ZERO |
| LMS Platform Access (all enrolled students) | VVG Academy — included in per-student fee | SAR ZERO |
| Visiting Lecturers (2 per semester, travel & stay) | VVG Academy — travel and accommodation funded by VVG | SAR ZERO |
| All 10 Certifications Per Student | VVG UK + VFS Global — included in per-student fee | SAR ZERO |
| IPPP Incubation Management | VVG/WBG — funded from VVG operational budget | SAR ZERO |
| Campus Space (450 sqm) | KSU provides — standard campus allocation | Standard campus overhead |
| Per-Student Annual Delivery Fee | KSU pays VVG Academy — the ONLY payment required | SAR 2,500–5,500 per student |
| Payment Cycle | Annual — invoiced per enrolled student cohort at start of each academic year |
| Currency | Saudi Riyal (SAR) — all invoices and contracts in SAR |
| Year 1 Minimum Commitment | KSU commits to minimum 150 enrolled ATIC students in Year 1 |
| Annual Growth Target | Minimum 20% annual cohort growth, reviewed at JAOC each year |
| Early Payment Discount | 5% discount if annual invoice paid within 30 days of student confirmation |
| Refund Policy | Pro-rata refund if student withdraws within 60 days; no refund thereafter |