Applications for season 17 of Stars of Science are now open

Doha, Qatar:Stars of Science, Qatar Foundation s (QF) renowned edutainment show fostering scientific innovation among Arab youth, has started receivin...

Doha, Qatar: Stars of Science, Qatar Foundation’s (QF) renowned edutainment show fostering scientific innovation among Arab youth, has started receiving applications for its upcoming season 17.

Aspiring Arab innovators across the world are encouraged to apply by December 31, 2024, for an opportunity to bring their ideas to life and make a significant impact on the region’s innovation landscape.

In its 16th season this year, Stars of Science celebrated the success of genetic researcher Yaman Tayyar, whose pioneering gene therapy tool captivated audiences and judges alike. Building on his success, Tayyar is now preparing to incubate his company at Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation.

“I was very pleased to see the significant amount of support for science and entrepreneurship in Qatar during and after Stars of Science. Therefore, I decided to move from Australia to Qatar and I’m currently in the process of registering my company under QSTP’s incubation program,” he shared.

“Stars of Science provided me with all the required tools to establish a successful venture, and I encourage all the bright Arab minds to consider going the same route to bring their innovative ideas to life. ‘GENO’, the invention that won me the title of Stars of Science, is on its way to democratize access to cutting-edge life-saving therapies, and I am very excited about what will come next,” he added.