INJAZ Qatar Honors Youth at 18th Mubadara Awards

Doha, Qatar – Under the patronage of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, INJAZ Qatar hosted the 18th edition of the Annual Young Enterprise of the Year Competition (Mubadara), highlighting innovation and entrepreneurship among Qatar’s youth. The awards ceremony, held at the Qatar National Convention Center, celebrated the achievements of high school and university students who participated in a rigorous six-month entrepreneurship program.

Injaz: A Platform for Innovation and Impact

This year’s Mubadara program engaged 23 student teams — 12 from universities and 11 from high schools. These teams developed and launched their own business ventures with guidance from professional mentors across various industries. The initiative is part of INJAZ Qatar’s Company Program. It provides hands-on experience in developing business ideas. In addition, students build prototypes, design marketing strategies, and pitch to potential investors.

The 2025 edition of the competition not only celebrated commercial potential. It also recognized startups with significant social and educational impact. Moreover, the program aligns closely with Qatar’s broader strategic goals for education, economic diversification, and youth empowerment.

 Injaz: Recognizing Excellence Across Categories

A total of six award categories honored standout teams for their performance, innovation, and contribution to the community. The winners for 2025 are:

• Best Company of the Year
  • University: Tamayaz, Qatar University – An e-learning platform providing affordable, high-quality recorded lessons.
  • High School: My Eye, Ibn Taymeya Secondary School for Boys – A student-led project with strong entrepreneurial potential.

• Highest Social Impact Award
  • University: Be My Sense, University of Doha for Science and Technology An initiative aimed at improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
  • High School: Enjoy Education, Al Shamal Preparatory Secondary School for Girls – A project designed to make education more engaging for young learners.

• Most Innovative Product/Service Award
  • University: Ask Sanad, Qatar University – A digital assistant providing streamlined academic and administrative support to students.
  • High School: Student Connect, American School of Doha – A platform aimed at enhancing communication and collaboration among students.

• Best Marketing Plan Award
  • University: Musamima, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar – A fashion-tech brand promoting user-designed apparel.
  • High School: Droplet, American School of Doha; and FLYT, King's College Doha – Both projects demonstrated exceptional creativity in market outreach.

• People’s Choice Award
  • High School: Carboxy, Belgravia High School – Chosen by public vote for its originality and community relevance.

Injaz Long-Term Partnerships and Support

INJAZ Qatar’s long-standing partners continue to play a vital role in the success of Mubadara. ExxonMobil Qatar, the event’s platinum sponsor since its inception in 2008, presented the Best Company of the Year awards. Boeing, the strategic partner since 2013, awarded a financial grant to Tamayaz to support the development and growth of their online education platform.

These collaborations reflect the ongoing commitment of both organizations to empowering the next generation of business leaders and supporting Qatar’s knowledge-based economy.

Road to Regional Recognition

The winning teams from Mubadara 2025 will go on to represent Qatar at the INJAZ Al-Arab Regional Young Enterprise of the Year Competition in November 2025. This prestigious event brings together youth-led companies from 13 countries across the MENA region, offering finalists a chance to compete on a larger stage and gain further visibility for their ventures.

Building Future Business Leaders

The Mubadara program equips students not only with entrepreneurial skills but also with confidence, resilience, and a problem-solving mindset. University-level teams are connected to leading incubators such as QUBIC and Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), ensuring a clear pathway for continuing their ventures post-competition.

As Qatar continues to invest in youth-driven innovation, initiatives like Mubadara play a central role in shaping a generation capable of addressing future economic and societal challenges through entrepreneurship.