Cyber Projects Incubator

Incubator Concept:

Establishing a dedicated incubator designed to empower university students in the field of cyber-security.
Identifying high-potential graduation projects and nurturing them into impactful, real-world solutions.
Providing technical and professional guidance in key areas, including:
- Cyber-security Protection
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Technologies
Creating an integrated ecosystem that supports students in developing their ideas systematically.
Forging strong collaborations between the National Cyber Security Agency and universities across Qatar.
Selecting top graduation projects based on pre-defined evaluation criteria.

The importance of cyber security incubation:

Fostering cyber innovation and creativity
Driving cyber security innovation, developing advanced solutions for current and future cyber challenges.

Bridging labour market gaps
Equipping graduates with practical cyber security skills, addressing the growing talent shortage in the field.

Supporting the digital economy
Inspiring students to launch startups, thereby fostering the growth of both the national and international digital economy.

Developing students' cyber skills
Immersing students in real-world projects, honing their practical skills and providing the expertise for a competitive edge in the job market.

Eligibility Criteria:

Current students of Qatari universities specializing in Cyber security or Information Technology.
Final-year university students.
Students who possess a high-quality, implementable graduation project.

Incubator Objectives

Incubating the best graduation projects
Identifying and selecting the most promising cyber security graduation projects with the potential for real-world impact.

Provide technical and knowledge support
Providing technical and advisory support, leveraging specialist expertise and mentorship for project advancement.

Training and qualification of students
Offering training programs to enhance students' project management and cyber solutions development capabilities.

Launching tech startups
Enabling students to launch their own cyber security startups and providing resources for successful market entry.

Building cooperation networks
Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and major tech companies to create a supportive ecosystem for incubated startups.