Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, has successfully concluded its Summer Internship Bootcamp program. Designed to foster technological innovation and entrepreneurship among university students in Qatar, the program provided participants with valuable hands-on experience and opportunities to engage with various companies and startups located within QSTP.
Spanning over a period of three months from June to August, the program attracted more than 800 applicants. Of these, 40 students representing 6 universities and 13 nationalities were selected to join the program.
Hayfa Al Abdulla, Innovation Director at QSTP, commented: “Developing essential technical and entrepreneurial skills that enable young talents to drive impact in society has always been at the top of our priorities at QSTP. Our new Summer Internship Bootcamp program furthers this ambition allowing students to gain real-world experience, connect with industry leaders and experts, and gain a deeper understanding of technology trends and practices.”
The program also featured a series of workshops that engaged over 600 participants including the Summer Internship Bootcamp participants, startups under QSTP’s umbrella, and the general public. Nine workshops covering a range of topics such as quantum computing, business models, and design thinking were held. Some of the experts that led the workshops included: Dr. Saif Al-Kuwari, Director of Qatar Center for Quantum Computing, Hamad Bin Khalifa University – a member of Qatar Foundation; Nayef Al-Ibrahim, CEO, Ibtechar; and Ramzan Al-Naimi, Founder, Innovation Café.
The summer workshops enhanced participants’ knowledge and skills in innovation and technology, strengthened the connections and relationships, and improved collaborative efforts and collective problem-solving abilities.
One of the workshop participants, Fatima Ahmad Al Kuwari, a year 12 student at Al Jazeera Academy, commented: “Joining the summer workshops was an insightful and enriching experience for me. The sessions allowed me to strengthen my project management skills, boosted my confidence in leading teams, and expanded my knowledge around essential concepts such as personal branding. I’m thankful to QSTP for the excellent organization of these workshops and I look forward to attending similar workshops in future.” QSTP remains committed to nurturing local talent and driving technological advancement and innovation through initiatives like the Summer Bootcamp Internship program.
