M7 is located in a new five-storey, 29,000sqm facility in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha.
M7, a creative startups hub for innovation and entrepreneurship established by Qatar Museums, has announced an open call for creatives in Qatar for a “chance to be a part of the M7 community and to be connected to its network of resources and opportunities.”
M7 serves to advance the careers of Qataris in creative industries, especially design and fashion; train aspiring entrepreneurs in creative fields; spark creativity in people of all ages and backgrounds through exhibitions, performances, films, educational programs, and public discussions; and help connect Qatar’s innovators with the world.
In its Instagram account, M7 has announced that the call is open to all design disciplines including fashion and accessories and textiles; product design such as furniture and ceramics, visual communication, gaming design and animation, digital platforms of all kinds, interior design and architecture, industrial design, and mage makers including photographers, make-up artists and film makers among others.
To be eligible, the designer or brand should be based in Qatar, designs should be original, and the designer should have a valid Residency Permit.
Those interested may submit their CV or a brief about the designer(s)/business or portfolio, products and designs including images and descriptions, a brief about the business, whether you are selling and for how long, and contact details including email and phone number.
They may apply by visiting their website. M7 is located in a new fivestorey, 29,000sqm facility in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the mixeduse development that is reviving the city’s historic core as a sustainable new live-work neighbourhood.
Envisioned to serve Qatar’s emerging creative industries, M7 is positioned as the cultural, educational, and entrepreneurial centerpiece of Msheireb Downtown Doha. M7 will feature training, workshop, and incubator spaces.
Although the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the full inauguration of M7, it has actively engaged the creative community through a number of initiatives including exclusive online coaching sessions, through which local and international leaders in the industry provided insights into crucial topics such as nurturing creativity and skills during difficult times, making use of technology in the fashion business, testing products in the market, developing a business plan, and promoting products through a programme of marketing and public relations.
