Eleventh Edition of Idea Camp Announces Winning Startups

Doha, Qatar – The Digital Incubation Center (DIC), under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), has revealed the full lineup of top three winners from the 11th edition of Idea Camp 2025. The awards ceremony concluded with Cloudilic and Nashaty receiving the first place, JerboLab and Bionic_Soul sharing second place, and ElafMart securing third place.

Joint First Place: Cloudilic & Nashaty

• Cash Prize: QAR 150,000
• Incubation Benefits: Two-year incubation at DIC, access to mentorship, business development services, cloud credits (e.g. Oracle, AWS), workspace, and networking
• Recognized for presenting standout digital innovations that promise to address critical challenges in key sectors, Cloudilic and Nashaty delivered exceptional pitches to the judging panel.

Joint Second Place: JerboLab & Bionic_Soul

• Cash Prize: QAR 100,000
• Incubation Access: Same two-year incubation package including technical guidance and ecosystem support
• These two startups impressed judges with their scalable models and technological potential, aligning with national development strategies.

Third Place: ElafMart

• Cash Prize: QAR 50,000
• Incubation Access: Awarded full two-year incubation support from DIC
• Known for its smart digital platform that connects F&B suppliers and buyers, ElafMart enhances procurement transparency and local producer empowerment. This win reinforces their alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the nation’s digital transformation goals.

 Innovation in Focus: What Each Startup Brings

• Cloudilic: A cloud-based solution delivering advanced infrastructure tools—likely tailored for enterprise or public sector clients.
• Nashaty: A platform with social or productivity-oriented digital services, aimed at users seeking wellness or community engagement tools.
• JerboLab: Delivering lab-based or IoT-enabled tech solutions—possibly in the domains of diagnostics or smart automation.
• Bionic_Soul: A health-tech or wearable innovations project bridging biomedical engineering and user-centric design.
• ElafMart: A digital marketplace built to modernize F&B procurement, improve supply chain transparency, and support local supplier ecosystems.

National Vision, Regional Impact

These winners embody Qatar’s broader ambition to accelerate digital transformation, support local digital enterprises, and fuel a knowledge-based economy. Each startup receives:

• Structured incubation support including mentorship, business strategy consulting, legal and financial guidance
• Access to digital platforms and tools including AWS, Oracle Cloud, Adobe Suite, and LinkedIn Learning
• Strategic exposure to investors, potential partners, and markets regionally

As the incubation phase begins, all five startups will embark on a structured journey of development enhancing their platforms, expanding market reach, and aligning with Qatar’s strategic digital priorities.