Doha: The Qatar Scientific Club, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has launched the second cohort of its Young Inventors Program 2026, building on the success of its inaugural edition in turning Qatari youth's concepts into practical prototypes.
According to Qatar News Agency, the program was originally unveiled during Web Summit 2026 and aims to equip young innovators with essential skills in design thinking, engineering, and project execution to address real-world challenges. The new edition has attracted considerable interest from young Qatari men and women, signaling a growing passion for innovation among local youth.
Program Director Eng. Hessa Al Najjar highlighted the enthusiastic response from participants, noting that remote technical interviews have already qualified over 25 participants, with selections still ongoing. She emphasized that the hands-on methodology employed in the first cohort has provided a solid framework for refining the current edition.
The inaugural cohort had 35 participants who successfully created seven prototype projects across various vital sectors. Notable projects included SAAD, an acoustic drone-detection system, VitaGuard, a wearable worker safety monitor, Qsmart Cast, an infection-tracking smart orthopedic cast, Hemayatak Awla, a cyber-breach detection tool, FIRE AIM, a thermal-guided firefighting system; Air Guardian, a toxic gas detection network, and Hydro Saver, a portable solar desalination unit for emergency settings.
Through mentorship, specialized workshops, and access to advanced prototyping laboratories, the Qatar Scientific Club aims to continue empowering young talent, thereby supporting Qatar's broader vision to foster an innovation-driven, knowledge-based economy.