CALLING ALL INNOVATORS FOR
STARS OF SCIENCE 18!

Applications are now open

We are thrilled to announce that ‘Stars of Science’, Qatar Foundation’s flagship science and tech TV show which celebrates innovation, is coming soon with a fresh new look and brand-new lineup of superstar experts.

Are you our next Arab innovator with a brilliant idea?

Do you have an original concept you believe will change people's lives?

Will your invention have real impact on the region or the world?

If so, we want to hear from you!

‘Stars of Science’ has featured over 160 Arab innovators throughout its 17 seasons, launching the successful careers of masterminds like Robotics Engineer Mohammed Abbas Albumijdad, the Saudi inventor of the groundbreaking 'Wall-Bot' and Sumaiya Said Sulaiman Alsiyabi from Oman, with her groundbreaking micro-plastics remediation device.

We are on the search for the next generation to compete for this life-changing opportunity...

Winners will get access to equity investment and fast-tracked entry into QSTP's powerhouse incubation program: 12 months of dedicated mentorship, prototyping labs, legal support, and direct access to Qatar's leading angel, venture capital and innovation ecosystem, along with investment to launch the idea to a global market.

This is where your brilliant idea could become the next globally impactful innovation!

APPLICATION DEADLINE – 26TH OF JUNE, 2026

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible, you must be an Arab National or of Arab origin and speak Arabic (colloquial or classic) and aged 18 – 35 years on May 5th, 2026.
All applicants must have a valid passport with an expiry date no earlier than March 31, 2027.
All selected contestants must be able to travel to Doha, Qatar in August and October, 2026.
Winning contestants must be able to relocate to Doha, Qatar for the initial founder incubation period.
If selected to pitch your idea to the judges, travel and accommodation will be provided by the production.
Employees of Qatar Science and Technology Park and their immediate family are not eligible to apply.

The deadline for applications is 26th June, 2026 - but we strongly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to give our casting team ample time to review your application before presenting you to the executives.

Please visit the Stars of Science website to watch season 17 -
https://www.starsofscience.com/

For any questions on the application please email us:
starsofsciencecasting@zincmedia.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Good luck!

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How will your innovation impact people? What regional and/or global issue will it solve? *

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Who (if any) are the competitors in the market to your idea (if known)?

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If you’re not selected for the show, are you interested in the QSTP’s incubation programmes? *

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CALLING ALL INNOVATORS FOR STARS OF SCIENCE 18!

Applications are now open

Please register

CALLING ALL INNOVATORS FOR
STARS OF SCIENCE 18!