“Stars of Science” – the Arab world’s leading premier innovation initiated by Qatar Foundation (QF) this show empowers Arab innovators to develop technological solutions for their communities, benefitting people’s health and lifestyles, and helping to preserve the environment.

Over the course of 12 weeks, in a race against time, contestants compete to demonstrate the effectiveness of their innovations - solutions to diverse challenges, supported by a team of experienced engineers and product developers.

A panel of experts evaluates the innovations of the participants in this program and excludes the least competitive innovation weekly, within several rounds that include different stages starting from proof of concept, product modeling, and testing, to reach four finalists and compete for a prize of $600,000 USD (special terms and conditions apply program). The final ranking is determined by jury voting and online audience voting.

Stars of Science empowers Arab innovators

The Stars of Science program has a proven track record of empowering young Arab innovators and problem solvers through science, transforming ground-breaking ideas into successful businesses.

Stars of Science serves as an innovation accelerator, as an experiment to promote a culture of innovation, and as a catalyst for social progress across the region.

Stars of Science enhances the entrepreneurship ecosystem across the region.

The program encourages young people between the ages of 15-35 years to sign up via https://www.starsofscience.info/

The Stars of Science program reflects the Arab world's leadership in scientific discovery and innovative thinking, which once again helps make Stars of Science a global leader in innovation. This is in line with Qatar's goal of becoming the preferred destination for innovators in the Arab world.

Stars of Science promotes local and international cooperation that transcends disciplines and borders, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, where digital transformation has become the basis for dealing across sectors, making virtual collaboration around the world the norm today.

Qatar Foundation's Key Messages

Stars of Science is part of the research, development and innovation ecosystem at Qatar Foundation.

The Stars of Science program is a Qatar Foundation media initiative directed at Arab youth.

Stars of Science reflects Qatar Foundation's commitment to investing in people's capabilities and ideas, helping aspiring innovators succeed, and accelerating innovations that can make a difference in people's lives and create future jobs.

Objectives of communication in the 15th case

Emphasizing that the “Stars of Science” program is an initiative launched by Qatar Foundation, and that the Foundation is the owner of this brand, and that the program reflects the Foundation’s commitment to investing in creative ideas and its support for innovation and entrepreneurship, in addition to the position of “Stars of Science” in Qatar Science and Technology Park and within the ecosystem Research, development and innovation.

Highlight the successes of the program through the achievements of Stars of Science graduates, and the development of an entrepreneurial culture.

80 percent of posts are via digital platforms and 20 percent via traditional media.

Encouraging young creators from the Gulf Cooperation Council, Arab countries and the world to participate in the 15th season of the programme.

Emphasize the status of Stars of Science as a part of Qatar Science and Technology Park.