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Doha
HEC Paris, one of the world’s leading providers of Executive Education, recently held an Entrepreneurship Day for all participants of the HEC Paris Executive MBA (EMBA) Class of 2019.
The Entrepreneurship Day, linked to the Entrepreneurial Mindset module of the EMBA, welcomed leading figures from Qatar Foundation (QF), Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC), the Digital Incubation Center (DIC) of Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC), Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) and Qatar Financial Center Authority (QFCA). The industry experts shared their knowledge and expertise with the participants and discussed the initiatives they have in place to support local entrepreneurs.
Dr Nils Plambeck, dean and CEO of HEC Paris in Qatar, said: “Entrepreneurship is deeply rooted in Qatari business culture and HEC Paris in Qatar is proud to contribute by training and educating the local professionals in bringing new ideas as well as helping Qatar to achieve the National Vision 2030. By hosting this event, we wanted to offer a launch pad to our budding entrepreneurs who wanted to get first-hand insights and information.”
The Entrepreneurship Day, held at the Doha Marriott Hotel included a session led by Adel Boseli, head of Incubation at QBIC, on how to adopt a lean start-up approach as well as customer discovery, validation and creation. Participants were also given financing tips and crucial information on how to start a venture with QBIC.
Dhoha al Buhendi, Digital Incubation Center manager, talked about the role of the centre in boosting ICT innovation in Qatar while Hayfa al Abdulla, Innovation director at QSTP, showcased the range of programmes QSTP offers to support technology development, innovation and entrepreneurship in Qatar.
Moreover, Sheikha Alanoud bint Hamad al Thani, Business Development MD at QFC, emphasised the role of QFC in supporting entrepreneurs in Qatar as well as its contribution to the economy diversification.
Sheikha Alanoud said: “Entrepreneurship acts as a stimulating component of healthy economic landscapes by boosting overall business growth and promoting job creation. By encouraging the development of the private sector, the Qatar Financial Centre is committed to support Qatar’s current and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing a seamless set up process, as well as connecting entrepreneurs to a network of stakeholders that will support their business growth in Qatar and beyond”.
Finally, Abeer al Hammadi, director of Innovation and Economic Development at QF Research, Development and Innovation, highlighted the importance of ‘Intellectual Property’ for new start-ups.
The day ended with alumni presenting their projects where intriguing business ideas were shared with the audience.
Doha
HEC Paris, one of the world’s leading providers of Executive Education, recently held an Entrepreneurship Day for all participants of the HEC Paris Executive MBA (EMBA) Class of 2019.
The Entrepreneurship Day, linked to the Entrepreneurial Mindset module of the EMBA, welcomed leading figures from Qatar Foundation (QF), Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC), the Digital Incubation Center (DIC) of Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC), Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) and Qatar Financial Center Authority (QFCA). The industry experts shared their knowledge and expertise with the participants and discussed the initiatives they have in place to support local entrepreneurs.
Dr Nils Plambeck, dean and CEO of HEC Paris in Qatar, said: “Entrepreneurship is deeply rooted in Qatari business culture and HEC Paris in Qatar is proud to contribute by training and educating the local professionals in bringing new ideas as well as helping Qatar to achieve the National Vision 2030. By hosting this event, we wanted to offer a launch pad to our budding entrepreneurs who wanted to get first-hand insights and information.”
The Entrepreneurship Day, held at the Doha Marriott Hotel included a session led by Adel Boseli, head of Incubation at QBIC, on how to adopt a lean start-up approach as well as customer discovery, validation and creation. Participants were also given financing tips and crucial information on how to start a venture with QBIC.
Dhoha al Buhendi, Digital Incubation Center manager, talked about the role of the centre in boosting ICT innovation in Qatar while Hayfa al Abdulla, Innovation director at QSTP, showcased the range of programmes QSTP offers to support technology development, innovation and entrepreneurship in Qatar.
Moreover, Sheikha Alanoud bint Hamad al Thani, Business Development MD at QFC, emphasised the role of QFC in supporting entrepreneurs in Qatar as well as its contribution to the economy diversification.
Sheikha Alanoud said: “Entrepreneurship acts as a stimulating component of healthy economic landscapes by boosting overall business growth and promoting job creation. By encouraging the development of the private sector, the Qatar Financial Centre is committed to support Qatar’s current and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing a seamless set up process, as well as connecting entrepreneurs to a network of stakeholders that will support their business growth in Qatar and beyond”.
Finally, Abeer al Hammadi, director of Innovation and Economic Development at QF Research, Development and Innovation, highlighted the importance of ‘Intellectual Property’ for new start-ups.
The day ended with alumni presenting their projects where intriguing business ideas were shared with the audience.
