Doha: Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has initiated the application process for Season 18 of Stars of Science, QF's premier innovation platform dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Arab innovators and entrepreneurs.
According to Qatar News Agency, applications are now open for aspiring entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, designers, creators, and problem-solvers aged 18-35 from across the Arab world and the global Arab diaspora. The application window will remain open until June 26, 2026, as part of QSTP's ongoing mission to highlight and support Arab innovation on a global stage.
For nearly two decades, Stars of Science has championed Arab innovation, entrepreneurship, and scientific progress on an international platform, aiding generations of innovators in transforming ideas into ventures, technologies, and solutions to address real-world challenges.
This season introduces a significant evolution of the platform, with a renewed focus on venture-building, emerging technologies, and innovation storytelling, emphasizing the contributions of the next generation of Arab innovators. The winner will embark on a fully supported venture-building journey in Qatar, designed to transform their idea into a viable company. This includes mentorship, strategic guidance, office space, operational support, access to interns, and immersion within one of the region's leading innovation ecosystems.
Rama Chakaki, President of QSTP, stated, "Stars of Science opens its doors wider than ever this season to young innovators across the Arab world and its diaspora. Anyone with an idea can apply, regardless of access to resources or networks. We want to give ambitious youth the tools to turn bold ideas into real ventures using science, technology, and AI to build startups that create lasting impact."
The new season positions Stars of Science at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship, highlighting a fresh wave of Arab innovators and founders who are shaping the future from the region to the global stage. Applications are encouraged from innovators, creators, builders, founders, engineers, and entrepreneurs working across AI, gaming, robotics, climate innovation, health-tech, fashion-tech, digital design, engineering, and future-focused entrepreneurship.