Tag: innovation

CMU-Q’s LifeLines Hackathon 2026: Record turnout to find solutions for health and sustainability in crisis zones

The Hamad Bin Jassim Center for Computer Science Education at Carnegie Mellon Qatar hosts 71 teams to develop technologies addressing challenges in conflict-affected regions  Doha, Qatar – May 4, 2026:…

Meeting of the Minds

Meeting of the Minds is an annual symposium at Carnegie Mellon University that gives students an opportunity to present their research and project work to a wide audience of faculty,…

CMU-Q student researchers win second place at 17th Annual UREP Awards

DOHA, QATAR – A team of undergraduate researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) placed second in the oral presentation category at the 17th Annual Undergraduate Research Experience Program…

CMU-Q student entrepreneurs pitch to industry leaders at Tech Demo Day

DOHA, QATAR – Five student teams at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) pitched their original technology startup concepts to a panel of industry experts at Tech Demo Day. The…

Carnegie Mellon Qatar launches Business Innovation Challenge for high school students

DOHA, QATAR – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted the inaugural Business Innovation Challenge, a two-day competition designed to introduce top high school students…

The Peninsula: Qatar strengthens AI frameworks with focus on ethics, innovation

Originally published November 2, 2025 in The Peninsula By Fazeena Saleem  Doha, Qatar: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine industries and societies worldwide, Qatar is positioning itself at the…

CMU-Q’s Tech Entrepreneurship students showcase innovation projects

DOHA, QATAR – Students pursuing a minor in Tech Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) showcased their final projects to a diverse group of judges from Qatar’s growing…

Omar Shaath: My heart is in the learning

An information systems graduate from the Class of 2011, Omar Shaath now works with TASMU, Qatar’s smart infrastructure program through the Ministry of Transport and Communications.  You graduated ten years…

Qatari Quality Mark, a competitive edge for local companies

In Gulf Times, September 25, 2020 Agustín Indaco, Assistant Professor of Economics CMU-Q, a Qatar Foundation partner university, talks about how the Qatari Quality Mark will encourage innovation and creativity…