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From ideas to innovations. From innovations to impact.
We help researchers, companies, and entrepreneurs turn QF technologies and discoveries into market-ready innovations that achieve commercial success while enhancing economic prosperity and societal well-being.
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01Technologies
QF researchers create breakthroughs that help industry introduce new products & services, improve processes, and launch new lines of business. Search our database of inventions, software, and creative works available for licensing.For industry
Leverage QF’s cutting-edge innovations & research to create valuable market opportunities for your company. Explore our unique facilities & capabilities to influence research projects. Learn more about how you can benefit from QF’s investments in innovation.For researchers
As researchers in QF RDI’s institutes and universities, you play a vital role in elevating science, technology, engineering, and creativity to new heights. Our goal is to take your discoveries even further. Join us in maximizing the impact of your innovation.For entrepreneurs
We support Qatar-based startups with technical assistance & technology access, cultivating new business ventures locally & expanding QF’s reach globally. Learn more about how we & our innovation ecosystem partners help launch new companies in Qatar.
Leverage Our Research
02Qatar Foundation offers a range of patented inventions and other innovations in biotech, energy and environment, and computing. Learn more about our licensing process, and contact us if you have any questions.
Life Sciences
QF innovations to improve healthcare focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, diabetes, neurological disorders, and more.
Energy and Environment
QF researchers are tackling challenges in energy generation, distribution, and consumption as well as water and environmental quality.
Information and Computing
QF is pursuing solutions for cybersecurity, social computing, distributed systems, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and more.
Report Your Discoveries
03QF researchers can increase the impact of their work by reporting discoveries and innovations via our online system. By examining the commercial potential of your technologies, software, and creative works, we identify the best option for protecting the intellectual property (IP).
Launch a Startup
04We support Qatar’s entrepreneurs as they bring QF’s new technologies into the global marketplace. In addition to helping you understand and prepare for startup challenges, we connect you with opportunities for incubation, funding, training, mentorship, and more.
Research, Development, and Innovation Ecosystem
05As a leading hub for research, development, and innovation, QF includes cutting-edge research institutes, pioneering initiatives, and world-class universities. The Industry Development and Knowledge Transfer (IDKT) office plays a central coordinating role. Click on the logos to learn more about each player in QF’s innovation ecosystem. Then contact us to learn more about accessing the ecosystem.
