The HBKU Industrial Innovation Fund (IIF) accelerates the translation of early-stage research and industry-driven innovations into commercially viable, market-ready solutions. It supports HBKU faculty, researchers, scientists, and staff across its academic and research institutes in collaborating with industry partners to develop tangible solutions, pioneering products, and business models that address real-world challenges, align with local and regional priorities, and contribute to Qatar’s economic growth.

The IIF offers two funding opportunities:

• → With Co-fund In-Kind: Up to QAR 50,000 for projects supported through non-monetary contributions such as manpower, facility access, or data sharing from industry partners.
• → With Co-fund In Cash: Up to QAR 200,000 (matched 100% by HBKU) for projects receiving direct financial contributions from industry partners.

Both funding streams are designed to support projects with clear milestones, well-defined deliverables, and practical applications. 

Outcomes: 

The IIF serves as a catalyst for translating research into market-ready solutions, with potential pathways for spin-outs and/or commercialization when and where applicable. In turn, projects must deliver working prototypes with measurable impact within the set timelines (12 or 18 months), prioritizing originality, feasibility, and industry alignment to advance Qatar's innovation ecosystem.

For guidelines, templates, and submissions, click here. 
For queries, contact innovation@hbku.edu.qa.