Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council

Overview

Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council is a government entity established in 2018 in Doha, Qatar. It serves as the central orchestrator of the nation's research, development, and innovation strategy under the QRDI 2030 framework, which aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030. The council aims to enhance Qatar's resilience and long-term prosperity by transforming it into a globally competitive hub for innovation, integrating academia, industry, and government to address national priorities.

QRDI provides funding, strategic programs, and ecosystem activation to support investigator-led and commissioned projects across public and private sectors. Initiatives such as the Academic Research Program, National Research Fund, Innovation Challenges, and the Qatar Open Innovation Program promote scientific and applied research as well as technology adoption. QRDI collaborates with universities, research institutions, government entities, and innovative businesses to foster economic diversification and international partnerships, positioning Qatar as a leader in research and development.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Website: qrdi.org.qa
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/qrdicouncil

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Research capacity building
• Technology transfer
• QRDI 2030 framework
• Research impact
• Research policy framework
• Research projects
• Academic Research Program
• National Research Fund
• Innovation Challenges
• Qatar Open Innovation Program
• Higher education partnerships
• Scientific research
• Applied research
• Technology adoption
• Ecosystem activation
• Economic diversification
• Global partnerships

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• AI
• ASP.NET
• Bootstrap Framework
• CloudFlare Hosting
• Cloudflare DNS
• DotNetNuke
• DoubleClick
• Google Analytics
• Google Maps
• Google Maps (Non Paid Users)
• Google Tag Manager
• MailChimp SPF
• MailJet
• Microsoft Azure Hosting
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft-IIS
• Mobile Friendly
• Outlook
• Remote
• Shutterstock

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches