QBIC to host biggest networking event today

9/7/2015 7:51:25 AM

(MENAFN- The Peninsula)DOHA: In an effort to establish a buzzing entrepreneurial hub Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC) for the first time is hosting the biggest networking event of the season known as QBIC Open Day today.

QBIC is one of the largest specialised mixed-use business incubators in the MENA region. Its mission is to develop the next QR100m value companies in Qatar.

With its flagship programmes the LeanStartup LeanScaleup and unparalleled facilities and support QBIC is the ideal place to hatch your business idea see it grow and succeed.

QBIC’s Open Day will bring together a diverse and dynamic group of people to explore a world of opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs and existing startups and to explain and facilitate the registration process in one of the programmes.

It is a chance to visit the QBIC campus and get a glimpse of the programs facilities dedicated team members and support available to select entrepreneurs.

Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa Qatar Development Bank Chief Executive Officer and Qatar Business Incubation Center Chairman said: “We are happy to host Qatar’s budding and innovative minds at this one of a kind networking event where we will introduce QBIC’s flagship programmes and services to those seeking to be active in the growing and significant filed of entrepreneurship.”

He added: “We hope that Open Day will be the first of many interactive events where we can turn Qatar Business Incubation Center into a lively and prosperous entrepreneurial hub in Qatar and in the region.”

With more than 104 LeanStartup graduates 37 incubated companies including 11 industrial workshops a total investment of QR1.03m and close to QR2.4m sales generated Qatar Business Incubation Center is leading the way towards creating a knowledge-based economy by developing a strong private sector aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Aysha Al Mudahka Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Business Incubation Center said: “We’re excited to be hosting an Open Day event at QBIC as it’s a chance for the public to visit our campus meet our team and incubatees to learn about QBIC incubation criteria and to get a first-hand experience at what it takes to be recognised as a successful startup.”

Visitors have the chance to learn from Qatar Business Incubation Center’s experts and sign up for the next wave of their LeanStartup programme where if selected could turn their business idea into a reality within 10-weeks.

In addition to the LeanStartup programme for entrepreneurs looking to turn their business ideas into successful startups QBIC also offers the LeanScaleup program for young established companies who have desire to grow.

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