If a KSU student has an original AI tourism idea — they should not just get a grade. They should get a business. The IPPP transforms the best capstone AI projects into real commercial products via the WBG global ecosystem.
"The IPPP turns the best capstone projects into real enterprise-level products — with VVG/WBG mentorship, funding access, and a 65+ country market network behind them."
All Year 3 ATIC students develop and submit an original AI tourism innovation project — jointly graded by VVG and KSU faculty. A dedicated VVG mentor is assigned to each student throughout the M10 semester to guide idea development and validation.
Top 20% of projects are selected to present at the annual ATIC Innovation Pitch Day — held at KSU campus. VVG + VFS + KSU faculty serve as judges, with industry guests and investors from the WBG global network invited to attend.
Top 10% are selected by the ATIC judging panel — typically 8–12 projects per academic year. Selection criteria are set jointly by VVG Academy and KSU. VVG provides co-judging expertise and a clear, transparent scoring framework.
Selected projects enter a structured 6-month VVG/WBG incubation programme: legal entity setup, VVG technology access, WBG global mentor network, business plan development, pitch deck creation, and investor introductions.
Incubated products are tested with VFS Global's employer network as real beta clients — hotels, airlines, OTAs, and government tourism agencies. Formal beta testing agreements are arranged by VFS Global on behalf of the student founders.
Validated products are launched commercially. Students retain minimum 51% equity. WBG provides 65+ country market access. The product is listed within the WBG global marketplace, with potential GCC-wide distribution and investor introductions.