Doha, November 09, 2026 : Qatar University (QU) has introduced its Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Knowledge Transfer Ecosystem at MWC26 Doha, alongside four technology licensing agreements with Qatar-based companies aimed at bringing university research closer to commercial use.
The announcement was made on Sunday at the event, where QU is serving as the official education partner. The newly introduced ecosystem connects four university units to guide ideas and research from their early development stages towards practical applications in industry and society.
Vice President for Research and Innovation at QU, Prof. Aiman Erbad, said the initiative supports the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030 by helping transform research into market-ready solutions and contributing to a diversified, knowledge-based economy.
He explained that projects can progress through different pathways, including technology licensing, startups, consulting services and industry partnerships, depending on their potential and requirements.
QU is also working on plans for an Innovation Oasis dedicated to prototyping, as well as a central digital platform to bring its innovation services together.
Meanwhile, Associate Vice President for Innovation and Development at QU, Prof. Saud Abdulaziz Abdulghani, announced four licensing agreements granting two Qatari companies rights to develop and commercialise university technologies.
Seascaping LLC has secured exclusive GCC licences for two marine technologies developed by QU's Environmental Science Center. These include the Mushroom Forest Artificial Reef, a modular structure designed to provide corals with a stable surface for growth and support marine life, and a Deployment Frame that allows multiple reef units to be lowered onto the seabed without requiring divers.
RapidDX Biotech LLC has obtained non-exclusive licences for two healthcare technologies. The first, NorTest, is a rapid norovirus testing solution licensed across the GCC. It allows testing to be conducted on site without sending samples to a central laboratory.
The second technology, licensed across the GCC and Jordan, is a range of silver-containing inorganic magnesium phosphate hydrogels developed for skin and wound care. The materials have demonstrated antibacterial and wound-healing benefits in experimental models.
Prof. Abdulghani said QU has built an intellectual property portfolio of more than 150 registered patents and is working to translate its research capabilities into solutions that benefit society and the economy. He described the latest agreements as an important step in expanding industry collaboration and supporting the commercial development of university innovations.
At MWC26 Doha, the university is also showcasing research technologies and live demonstrations addressing challenges in healthcare, cybersecurity and intelligent systems, while providing opportunities for researchers and industry partners to explore potential collaborations.
Source: QNA
