Summer innovation camp for entrepreneurs kicks off
Doha
The 2025 Summer Innovation Camp officially kicked off on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The camp is organized by the Young Entrepreneurs Club under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, in collaboration with Qatar Chamber, with support from the Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and hosted by Qatar University, with Snoonu as the innovation partner.
The camp will run until August 12, featuring a variety of workshops and activities focused on startups, in addition to career exploration sessions targeting high school and university students.
The camp's activities are held across multiple locations, including the Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC) and Qatar University. It aims to develop entrepreneurial and innovative thinking among youth, provide an interactive and educational environment for shaping ideas and entrepreneurial projects, enhance leadership and teamwork skills, and promote effective communication and critical thinking. It also offers valuable networking opportunities with entrepreneurs and industryprofessionals.
Fawaz Abdullah Al Musaifri, director of Youth Affairs at the Ministry of Sports and Youth, said: 'At the Ministry of Sports and Youth, we place great importance on empowering young people and enhancing their skills. The organisation of the 2025 Summer Innovation Camp falls within the Ministry's strategic plan to build a creative and entrepreneurial generation capable of actively contributing to the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 and implementing the National Youth Policy.
'This camp is part of the ministry's broader summer camp programme, implemented across all affiliated youth centers and institutions, aimed at providing interactive learning environments that strengthen youth capabilities and support their future aspirations. The Summer Innovation Camp embodies this vision by creating a supportive environment that encourages creativity, entrepreneurship, and teamwork, while offering real opportunities for learning and connecting with experts and business leaders.'
Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber Ali Boushrebak Al Mansouri affirmed the chamber's commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and empowering Qatari youth. He emphasised that the chamber's support for this camp stems from its firm belief in the importance of developing the capabilities of the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.
'This camp represents a comprehensive national platform that combines practical knowledge with real-world experience, helping to build an entrepreneurial mindset among school and university students in Qatar,' he said.
He added that Qatar Chamber's support for entrepreneurship activities is a natural extension of its role in enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country and building strategic partnerships with various national entities to support youth-led projects and advance economic diversification in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
Hala Ali Al Misnad, senior manager of SME Development Services at Qatar Development Bank, stated: 'The Innovation Summer Camp 2025, organised in collaboration with the Young Entrepreneurs Club, is part of QDB'S efforts to promote innovation among youth and build a new generation of innovators from among schools and universities students. The camp offers an integrated educational and training experience combining practical learning and real entrepreneurial exposure to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.'
She also highlighted that the camp features field visits, including a guided tour to one of local factories supported by QDB and a career fair on the final day, offering networking opportunities with startups and experts.
Dr Khalid Al Hashmi, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Institutional Excellence at Qatar University, said: 'We are proud to be part of this national program. Qatar University is a key partner in enhancing students' skills and providing a hands-on educational environment that fosters entrepreneurial thinking and innovation within the academic community.'
Hamad Mubarak Al Hajri, Founder and CEO of Snoonu, stated: 'At Snoonu, we believe that building a sustainable digital economy is not only about developing technologies or offering smart services — it starts with empowering people, especially our youth, who represent the true future of our nation.
From this perspective, we are pleased to be partners in the 2025 Summer Innovation Camp, which serves as a model for bridging education with real-world application and for promoting a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation amongstudents.'
Director of Administrative Affairs at the Young Entrepreneurs Club Abdulrahman Al Emadi said, 'The innovation camp is a product of the club's vision to create new pathways for youth toward entrepreneurship and innovation.'
Ramzan Al Nuaimi, CEO of Innovation Streams, stated: 'Innovation starts with investing in young minds. Our partnership with the Summer Innovation Camp is a continuation of our efforts to promote a culture of technological creativity and entrepreneurship.'
Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC) Executive Director Saad A Al Kharji said, 'At QCDC, we believe that empowering youth begins by providing them with meaningful, hands-on experiences that bridge the gap between education and the real world. Our participation aims to equip participants with practical skills, an innovative mindset, and a strong sense of responsibility toward shaping Qatar's future by building a diversified, knowledge-based economy aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.'
TYC Youth Company CEO Mariam Fareed said, 'At TYC, we believe in connecting youth with real-world opportunities that strengthen their skills and guide them toward a thriving entrepreneurial future. Our participation in the YXS Career Fair reflects our commitment to empowering the next generation and supporting their journey toward creative and socially responsible career paths.'
Eman Al Obaidly, executive director of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Ambassadors, concluded by saying: 'Investing in the minds of youth is an investment in a sustainable future. We believe that social innovation and entrepreneurship are powerful tools to achieve the sustainable development goals, and the innovation camp is an ideal platform to realise this vision.
'We take pride in our strategic partnerships with national institutions and supporters who share our belief in the youth's ability to drive change. We are always striving to expand our impact in alignment with Qatar's vision for comprehensive and sustainable development.'
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