Doha: The 2025 Summer Innovation Camp officially kicked off on Sunday. 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.
According to Qatar News Agency, 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 activities are held across multiple locations, including the Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC) and Qatar University.
The initiative aims to develop entrepreneurial and innovative thinking among youth, providing an interactive and educational environment for shaping ideas and entrepreneurial projects, enhancing leadership and teamwork skills, and promoting effective communication and critical thinking. It also offers valuable networking opportunities with entrepreneurs and industry professionals.
Director of Youth Affairs at the Ministry of Sports and Youth, Fawaz Abdullah Al Musaifri, stated: At the Ministry of Sports and Youth, we place great importance on empowering young people and enhancing their skills. The organization of the 2025 Summer Innovation Camp falls within the Ministry 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.
Ali Boushrebak Al Mansouri, Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber, affirmed the Chamber's commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and empowering Qatari youth. He emphasized 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.
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, Head of Entrepreneurship at Qatar Development Bank, said: "Empowering Qatari youth in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship is not just a trend, but a cornerstone of Qatar Development Bank's strategy. Our participation in the Summer Innovation Camp 2025 reflects our practical commitment to providing a stimulating environment that encourages young people to think seriously and provides them with the tools and methodologies to transform their ideas into viable, scalable projects." He added, "We not only support initiatives, but we are also betting on Qatari minds to build a more diversified and sustainable economic future."