A student member of the QU-YSC.
Doha: Qatar University Center for Young Scientists (QU-YSC) has become a member of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA). The organisation was established in 1968 in the United Kingdom and includes more than 175 members from 100 countries and territories such as Denmark, Finland, Germany, Britain, Norway, Switzerland, South Korea, and other countries.
The International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) is the global platform for invention, innovation. This non-profit organization aims to spread a culture of invention and innovation, support for inventors, transfer of technology, and cooperation with relevant organizations.
Since its initiation, the Federation has been working to educate the public about the importance of inventors and protecting their rights. Besides, the Federation holds international invention exhibitions, scientific seminars, and workshops in cooperation with other international organisations to provide an opportunity for its members to display their innovations, benefit from its wealth of knowledge, and exchange views regarding promoting and entrepreneurship. Moreover, promoting the most recent achievements of its members allows for the expansion of relationships and the knowledge base required to explore the possibility of commercialization with various entities.
This membership will enable YSC to participate effectively and exchange knowledge and experiences in conferences, exhibitions, and events that bring together universities, institutions, and prestigious organisations worldwide, such as Creativity and Innovation Week, Intellectual Property Day, and the International Inventors Day. In addition to increasing international outreach, recognition, and interaction with IFIA’s vast network. Moreover, it provides an opportunity to participate in innovation and policymaking processes.
The membership will also enable researchers and students of the center to share ideas, innovative discoveries, and their success stories with the world. It will provide advisory services on intellectual property protection and inventors’ assistance programmes, and contribute to the marketing of inventions and their publication in the journals of the scientific organisation. They will also be eligible to apply for inventors’ funding opportunities in various fields, including energy, environment, and health, to contribute to developing a better world.
The Director of the Young Scientists Center at Qatar University, Dr. Noora Al-Thani, has been keen on obtaining the center’s membership in the IFIA for the vast benefits to the youth and the Qatari society. Also, to achieve the vision of Qatar 2030, whose responsibility rests with all individuals and institutions, especially those interested in youth education.
“We are pleased with our acceptance to join the federation after we went through several stages of applying for membership and that this membership will provide us with several fields of development, advancement, and formation of relations with international bodies,” Dr. Noora said.
