The Qatar Scientific Club has launched the second edition of its Young Inventors programme, offering young people a platform to turn promising ideas into practical projects and solutions that benefit society.The initiative, part of a national programme unveiled by the Ministry of Sports and Youth during Web Summit Qatar, targets participants aged 15-30 with an interest in science, technology and innovation.It combines specialist training, mentoring, experimentation and practical application to help them develop ideas and build invention skills.Programme director Hessa al-Najjar told reporters that the initiative, implemented by the Qatar Scientific Club with the ministry’s support, provides “a genuine platform for discovering promising young talent, honing their skills, and transforming ideas and ambitions into innovations and solutions that serve society and meet future needs”.**media[491513]**She said that the second edition builds on the success of the inaugural cohort, which attracted 34 men and women.Participants took part in workshops on creative thinking, idea development and project planning, explored feasibility-study models and received consultations from specialists in fields related to their proposals.“Innovation does not always begin with vast resources; rather, it starts with an idea, passion, and the belief that the idea can be turned into reality,” al-Najjar said. “Our role is to support these ideas and create a suitable environment for young people, enabling them to develop their capabilities and pursue innovation with confidence.”She added that the programme supports Qatar National Vision 2030 by investing in human capital, strengthening national capabilities and encouraging creativity in scientific and technological fields.Its wider aim is to foster a culture of innovation and help build a generation able to contribute solutions to Qatar’s development.Al-Najjar thanked the ministry for its continued support and the Qatar Scientific Club for empowering young people and nurturing their talents.She expressed hope that the second cohort would begin “a journey filled with achievements and innovations that make Qatar proud”.Participants said that joining the programme is a valuable opportunity to experience innovation first-hand, refine their ideas and learn from specialists.They said its hands-on environment would help them recognise their abilities, develop viable projects and explore new possibilities in science, technology and innovation.Organisers said the new edition would broaden the programme’s reach by giving more young innovators access to technical resources, expert guidance and a supportive space in which to test and improve their concepts.Through this approach, the club aims to help participants gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to move from an initial idea towards a project with development potential.