HBKU R&D Corp. was established in 2022 as the leading innovation and commercialization arm of Hamad Bin Khalifa University, dedicated to transforming cutting-edge research outcomes into viable industry applications; through creating added value, promoting customer engagement, and bridging the gap between researchers and the industry.

The commercialization team is committed to providing the necessary resources and support to facilitate the smooth transition of technologies from the lab to real-world applications to drive significant economic impact in Qatar and the surrounding region.
Members of HBKU who are interested in licensing their technologies, offering technical services, or applying for tenders are encouraged to reach out to HBKU R&D Corp. Our dedicated team is ready to assist in navigating these processes, ensuring that innovative ideas reach their full commercial potential.

How to Move Forward with Your Commerciable Technology?

A commerciable research outcome is an identification of a transitioning technology from the form of a research outcome in the university labs into the marketplace for use in the industry. The first step towards determining the commercialization stage of your technology is to directly apply for the Innovation Readiness Level (IRL) assessment.
IRL assessment allows HBKU members to understand their research outcome's commercialization potential and the required road map and actions for commercial development to meet market needs.

For guidelines, templates, and submissions, click here. 
For queries, contact innovation@hbku.edu.qa.