Qatar Science and Technology Park

Address: Education City,PO Box 210000,Doha, Qatar.

Tel: +974 4454 7070

Web: http://www.qstp.org.qa/

Company description

Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) is the national agency charged with executing applied research and delivering commercialized technologies in four areas: Energy, Environment, Health Sciences, and Information and Communication Technologies.

Products and services

In addition to QSTP’s centers, members include small companies, international corporations and research institutes that have together committed to fund ventures, create intellectual property, enhance technology management skills, and develop innovative products in line with the scientific and research components of Qatar National Vision 2030.

QSTP is the only science park in the Middle East co-located with top international universities. It is also the only science park in the region to complement its buildings with comprehensive support programs. These include an investment fund for start-ups, mentoring and entrepreneurship training. Recent features of note include a business incubator building that opened in 2008. QSTP operates as a free zone, allowing foreign companies to set up 100 percent-owned businesses in Qatar free of tax and duties. QSTP comprises 45,000 square meters of multi-user buildings, fitted with offices, laboratories and business facilities, on 120 hectares of designated land. It supports economic and human development in Qatar and has achieved recognition as an international hub for applied research, innovation and entrepreneurship.