
QRDI Council hosts Demo Day for the Industry-led Innovation Quest
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DOHA: Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council hosted the Industry Led Innovation Quest Demo Day and Awards Ceremony, bringing toget...
DOHA: Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council hosted the Industry-Led Innovation Quest Demo Day and Awards Ceremony, bringing together academic leadership, industry partners, and key ecosystem stakeholders to spotlight innovative, industry-driven solutions developed by emerging talent.
The event featured nine teams presenting concise, impact-focused solutions in response to real-world challenge statements led by industry partners. The half-day programme began with networking, followed by a dedicated demo showcasing session where judges engaged directly with the finalist teams to review their solutions.
The top three teams will receive cash prizes, and three students will be selected for an internship at the Iberdrola offices, where they will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced AI product teams.
Opening remarks were delivered by Senior Director of Research, Development and Innovation programs at QRDI Council, Aysha Al-Mudahka, Chief Product Officer at East-West Digital Elena Barrio representing Iberdrola, and Founder and CEO of Lumi Network, Prashant Rizada setting the context for strengthened academia–industry collaboration and cross-sector innovation.
The Industry-Led Innovation Quest Demo Day and Awards Ceremony exemplify QRDI Council’s continued commitment to advancing collaboration between academia and industry, accelerating the translation of innovative ideas into practical applications, and strengthening Qatar’s research, development, and innovation ecosystem.













