REYADA Program

The HBKU REYADA Program aims to support innovative entrepreneurs in Qatar Foundation, the development of an entrepreneurship ecosystem and the realization of innovative business ideas. This program is designed as 18-month annual cycle in which entrepreneurs within Qatar Foundation will progress their business ideas that address the priority areas within the Qatar Vision 2030. The shortlisted entrepreneurs will be offered capacity building training and funding opportunities. 

The target audience of this program are candidates who have an innovative business idea different from conventional business models and who have an active Education City (EC) affiliation. Priority will be given to women entrepreneurs, students, and researchers in the target audience segment. Applications will be received online via the related web page. This program is run in partnership with Qatar Development Bank (QDB), a leading entity that fosters entrepreneurship and SME development in Qatar.

Benefits of REYADA

Capacity Building 

Entrepreneurs who pass the evaluation will receive capacity-building training workshops to equip participants with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to develop and execute their innovative business ideas effectively. Training topics include but are not limited to innovative entrepreneurship, systematic innovation, leadership, project writing, idea pitching, business models, and business plan preparations.

REYADA Program Fund (RPF) 

While the entrepreneurs are taking capacity-building training, they will prepare business plans to apply for the REYADA Program Fund (RPF) offered by HBKU Innovation Center. This fund is targeted to grant the best innovative projects with budgets between QAR 50K and QAR 100K.

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