Qatar Science & Technology Park

Introduction and Background

Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) is a home for international technology companies in Qatar, and an incubator of start-up technology businesses. Inaugurated in March 2009 as a part of Qatar Foundation, the purpose of the science park is to spur development of Qatar's knowledge economy.[1] At an investment of more than $800 million by Qatar Foundation,[2] the QSTP also became Qatar's first free-trade zone.[3]

Facilities and Functions

QSTP functions by providing office and lab space to tenant companies, in a complex of multi-user and single-user buildings, and by providing professional services and support programs to those companies, such as the flagship QSTP XLR8, a tech business accelerator program. In September 2005 the Government of Qatar passed a law making the science park a "free zone", allowing foreign companies to set up a 100 percent owned entity free from tax and duties.[4]

Collaboration and Ecosystem

A feature of QSTP is that it is co-located at Qatar Foundation's Education City alongside international universities.[1] These include Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Georgetown, Northwestern, Texas A&M and Virginia Commonwealth. The science park helps its tenant companies to collaborate with the universities, and acts as an incubator for spin-out ventures from the universities (and other sources).

Management and Operations

QSTP has a staff of 1000 which includes all individuals that work at the science park for the QSTP entities, as well QSTP management.[5]

Goals and Objectives

QSTP aims to grow Qatar's knowledge economy by encouraging companies and institutes from around the world to develop and commercialise their technology in these sectors in Qatar. In addition, to have a big responsibility and commitment to develop the role of Qataris themselves in the R&D technology sector and this includes providing high tech training, supporting new business startups and enhancing technology management skills. The move towards a knowledge based society requires focus and this is how it is structured for the coming years ahead. The second stage of development began in 2013, with one new facility being completed in 2014, and another in 2016.[5]

International Recognition and Impact

QSTP is a member of the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation, an NGO in special consultative status with the UN, and in 2014 was the first Arab country to host the association's 31st World Conference.[6]

Tenant Companies and Requirements

Tenants of QSTP are required to make technology development their main activity but can also trade commercially. The first companies to join QSTP were EADS, ExxonMobil, GE, Microsoft, Rolls-Royce, Shell, Total and iHorizons.

Architectural Design and Recognition

The complex was designed by Australian architects Woods Bagot,[7] who won the Australian Institute of Architects National Award for their design.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Qatar Science and Technology Park". Qatar e-Government. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  2. ^ Vineetha Menon (23 February 2009). "Qatar Foundation pumps $800 million into R&D hub". Arabian Business. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  3. ^ Lesley Walker (14 July 2015). "Qatari-Spanish JV win QR1.6bn contract to build new economic zone". Doha News. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  4. ^ Qatar Business Law Handbook. Int'l Business Publications. 2005. p. 52.
  5. ^ a b "Qatar Science and Technology Park – Where research goes to work". Investvine.com. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
  6. ^ "IASP Doha". 31st IASP World Conference.
  7. ^ "Qatar / Woods Bagot". Arch Daily. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  8. ^ Bevan, Robert (30 October 2009). "Off the plan". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 3 February 2021.

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