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The Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, and the Young Entrepreneurs Club (YEC), which operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has launched the “QSTP x YEC Summer Bootcamp 2026”, a hands-on programme in technology and startup building designed to turn ideas into companies.The first session attracted 124 attendees from across Qatar, with 60% female participation, bringing together university students, fresh graduates, aspiring entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts.Running from July 27 to August 19, the bootcamp brings participants through 13 sessions covering every stage of building a company.Early sessions introduce participants to how the startup world works and help them reframe their thinking around real problems worth solving, before moving into business models and revenue, and a structured critique process that pushes participants to stress test their ideas.Later sessions cover how investors evaluate opportunities, the local deep tech landscape, and how to build ventures around measurable impact, followed by product development, go to market strategy, storytelling, and pitching in front of an audience.The programme closes with an introduction to what comes next through the QSTP's incubation offering, and a rehearsal presentation ahead of the Hackathon.Sessions are led by founders, investors, and industry experts from organisations including Alchemist Doha, TeKnowledge, QLUB, Ibtechar, and HostX, alongside the QSTP's own programme team.Participants will also take part in a QSTP ecosystem tour and a rehearsal Demo Day ahead of the programme's closing Hackathon, set for August 20-21, where teams will pitch their startup concepts to a live panel of judges.The closing keynote will focus on how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way startups are built and scaled."Every year, the Summer Bootcamp shows us just how much talent is out there, waiting for the right platform,” said QSTP business development director Eng. Ahmed al-Said. “Our role is to equip these participants with the tools, mentorship, and access to Qatar's innovation ecosystem they need to turn a rough idea into something real.”“We look forward to seeing what this cohort builds over the next four weeks,” he added."This bootcamp reflects the Club's ongoing efforts to empower young people and equip them with the practical tools needed to transform innovative ideas into scalable and sustainable ventures,” said YEC vice-president Abdulrahman al-Emadi.“We are proud of our partnership with Qatar Science & Technology Park and of the support and collaboration of our partners in delivering an experience that combines knowledge, practical application, and direct engagement with industry experts,” he said. “Through this initiative, we aim to contribute to preparing a generation capable of leading the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in Qatar."Following the bootcamp, participants will be introduced to the QSTP Incubation Pathway, offering a clear route to continue developing their ventures beyond the programme.  

Qatar Chamber, in co-operation with the Young Entrepreneurs Club (YEC) and several supporting entities, organised a virtual workshop titled ‘Don’t Risk Your Future: Basics of Financial and Legal Awareness for Youth’, with the participation of entrepreneurs and interested participants.  Delivered by lawyer Aisha al-Madeed, the workshop focused on enhancing financial and legal awareness among youth, covering key topics such as financial planning, legal rights and obligations, risk management, and supporting entrepreneurs in addressing legal and financial challenges.  Fatima al-Kuwari, head of the Training and Development Department at Qatar Chamber, said the workshop reflects the chamber’s commitment to equipping youth with the tools needed to manage their financial and legal future and make informed decisions.  She added that the chamber continues to develop training programmes aligned with market needs and praised the cooperation with partner entities in supporting youth capabilities and professional and financial stability.

The Al Jazeera Media Institute (AJMI) organised a "Young Entrepreneurs" course to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking in children and introduce them to the fundamentals of project planning and transforming ideas into viable projects through a practical learning experience, AJMI announced on its website.Sixteen young people participated in the course, working as a team. They were divided into three groups that established three startup companies, simulating a real-world entrepreneurial environment.The participants demonstrated a high level of engagement and commitment throughout the programme, along with a remarkable ability to learn and apply their knowledge practically. This was evident in the final business presentation, where the children introduced their projects to visitors and a judging panel, showcasing real-world examples of ideas they had developed themselves.**media[396400]**Several participants expressed enthusiasm and pride in their experience. Saad al-Mahmoud said that the course taught him the basics of project planning and how to launch a real business idea. He noted that his participation in the business exhibition was a unique experience, during which he felt proud to present his project.Fatima Saud al-Dulaimi explained that the course helped her to present her idea confidently and plan her project step by step. She considered her participation in the business exhibition on the final day, and presenting her project to the public, a pivotal moment in her experience.The course instructor, Dr Rania al-Jamal, emphasised that teaching entrepreneurship to children goes beyond simply starting a business. It includes building confidence, developing creative thinking, and teaching them how to turn ideas into reality.She noted that what the participants demonstrated during the course reflects the importance of early investment in children's minds as an investment in the future. 

Qatar Chamber, in co-operation with the Young Entrepreneurs Club, has organised a training workshop on international partnerships. The workshop, which saw the participation of 75 attendees, focused on international partnership management skills, the challenges facing entrepreneurs, and strategies for ensuring partnership sustainability.It provided participants with the knowledge and skills to build and manage international partnerships, covering all stages from identifying suitable partners to negotiation, contract drafting, and long-term evaluation to ensure sustainability and shared success.Abdulaziz al-Qahtani, an expert in entrepreneurship and international project management and general manager of the S CITY Platform for new ventures, highlighted the most pressing challenges entrepreneurs and startups face in forming global partnerships.Drawing on his experience with international startups through the S CITY Platform, he shared practical solutions and strategies. He noted that international partnerships are key to business growth in today’s fast-changing economy and stressed the importance for entrepreneurs to sharpen negotiation skills and manage shared resources effectively to stay competitive and enter new markets.Fatima Issa al-Kuwari, Head of Training and Development at Qatar Chamber, underlined the chamber’s commitment to developing the capabilities of young people and entrepreneurs by organising high-quality programs that strengthen their competitiveness.She noted that managing international partnerships is a key pillar of business expansion and access to new markets. Through such workshops, the chamber seeks to provide an integrated platform for training and knowledge that helps participants turn their ideas and projects into viable opportunities supported by strategic partnerships, thereby contributing to economic development and reinforcing Qatar’s position as a regional business and investment hub, according to her.