Qatar Scientific Club launches ‘Young Inventors’ Programme
<p>Doha: The Qatar Scientific Club, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has launched the second cohort of its Young Inventors Programme 2026, building on the success of its inaugural edition in turning Qatari youth’s concepts into practical prototypes.</p> <p> Originally unveiled during Web Summit 2026, the programme equips young innovators with essential skills in design thinking,…
Doha, Qatar - The Qatar Scientific Club, part of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has introduced its second cohort of the Young Inventors Programme 2026, capitalizing on the inaugural program's success in transforming young Qatari ideas into tangible prototypes. Launched at Web Summit 2026, this initiative equips aspiring innovators with critical skills in design thinking, engineering, and project management to tackle real-world issues.
The program's Director, Eng. Hessa Al Najjar, expressed satisfaction with the enthusiastic response from Qatari youth, indicating a growing enthusiasm for innovation. She highlighted that remote technical interviews have already selected over 25 participants, with the process still ongoing. Drawing from the first cohort's hands-on approach, this edition aims to build upon a proven methodology for enhancing innovation skills.
In the inaugural edition, 35 participants developed seven prototype projects across crucial sectors, including:
- SAAD: An acoustic drone-detection system
- VitaGuard: A wearable safety monitor for workers
- Qsmart Cast: A smart orthopedic cast for monitoring infections
- Hemayatak Awla: A tool for detecting cyber breaches
- FIRE AIM: A thermal-guided firefighting system
- Air Guardian: A network for detecting toxic gases
- Hydro Saver: A portable solar desalination unit for emergency situations
The Qatar Scientific Club provides mentorship, specialized workshops, and access to cutting-edge prototyping labs to nurture young talent and align with Qatar's goal of establishing a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy.
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