The Innovation Center (IC) at the Office of Innovation and Industrial Relations (OIIR) recently hosted a Virtual Open Day to welcome accepted applicants to its REYADA Entrepreneurship Program Cycle 4.   

bNovate Technologies, a leader in advanced microbial water quality monitoring, is proud to announce its participation in the SMART-Distribution project. This pioneering initiative addresses critical challenges in Qatar’s water distribution networks. The project seeks to enhance the resilience of Qatar’s water infrastructure against climate-induced risks through innovative, real-time water quality monitoring and advanced risk assessment tools. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Office of Innovation and Industrial Relations (OIIR) concluded the first phase of its MIJHAR Program with an information and feedback session for members of the 11 participating projects. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Web Summit to advance innovation, entrepreneurship, and research transformation and promote Qatar’s innovation ecosystem worldwide.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) highlighted its growing research commercialization prowess at Web Summit Qatar 2025, featuring six technologies and eight start-ups initiated within its robust incubation and development infrastructure.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Office of Innovation and Industrial Relations (OIIR) concluded the first phase of its MIJHAR Program with an information and feedback session for members of the 11 participating projects. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Innovation Center marked the halfway point in the second cycle of its Education City Innovative Entrepreneurship Program (ECIEP) with a graduation and awards ceremony.

Dr. Tanvir Alam, alumnus of the Education City Innovative Entrepreneurship Program (ECIEP) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Innovation Center, won the Lean Startup Program (LSP) pitching competition, hosted by Qatar Development Bank’s (QDB) Qatar Business Innovation Center (QBIC).

Dr. Alam, Assistant Professor, CSE, received the honor for his healthcare-focused startup, “AISHA.” This accomplishment earned him a QAR 250,000 award, composed of a grant fund and in-kind support to enable his company’s development.

The College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) will advance its ability to provide essential educational and research training following the signing of a Research Collaboration Agreement with Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC). 

The Creative Space at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) co-hosted the 2023 edition of its annual Python Competition on May 13 - the culmination of a two-month long programming course for high school students.