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Engage in Qatar Foundation’s Innovation Ecosystem
As a hub for research and innovation, Qatar Foundation has ideas that lead to impact. The Industry Development and Knowledge Transfer (IDKT) office provides commercialization opportunities and collaborates with industry to achieve positive economic outcomes. Companies are invited to work with us to make that potential a reality.
What We Offer
01Technology Licenses
We offer a range of patented innovations and copyrighted software programs poised for commercialization as new products, improved processes, innovative services, and transformative breakthroughs. Search our technology database to find the solutions you need.
Access to R&D Capabilities
Leverage the cutting-edge facilities and capabilities of QF research institutes and other innovation ecosystem partners to solve your organization’s challenges in biotech, energy/environment, computing, and other high-tech areas.
Entrepreneurial Support
Our goal is to accelerate your launch as a high-tech startup. We provide expert insight, technical assistance, and connections to our innovation ecosystem partners.
How Licensing Works
02We partner with industry and our QF inventors throughout the process, serving as a valuable liaison and collaborator to develop mutually beneficial licensing arrangements for our intellectual property (IP). Contact us to get started.
Resources for Industry
03- A Guide for Successful Institutional-Industrial Collaborations: Researcher GuidebookPDF - 5.7 MBDeveloped by the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP)—a U.S. National Academy of Sciences affiliate—this guidebook serves as a strategic tool to promote greater understanding of the collaborative engagement process and relationship building with institutional researchers. It is designed to help both parties effectively interact for mutual benefit.
