Senior Preincubation Specialist (Innovation and Technology focused)

Qatar UniversityProfile:

Qatar University is the premier national institution of highereducation with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academicknowledge of quality and excellence coupled with a keen spirit of volunteerismand civic responsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership andan experienced and motivated faculty and staff body.

College Profile:

The College of Business and Economics provides a high quality,business education in a collegial, intellectually stimulating, and supportivelearning and working environment. Guided by the university transformationalstrategic plan and committed to innovative curriculum and continuousimprovement, the college offers undergraduate and graduate business programsthat connect theory to practice, promote critical thinking, and engage studentsin active and collaborative learning. The College of Business and Economicsselects and retains a diverse and highly qualified faculty and staff who upholdthe professional standards of their respective area of specialty, consistentwith CBE mission and values thus producing quality applied, basic, andpedagogical scholarship. The College is accredited by the Association toAdvance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

About The Center of Entrepreneurship (CFE):The CFE plays a pivotal role in enhancing Qatar'sentrepreneurial ecosystem through a blend of academic and practicalapplications. By equipping both students and faculty for entrepreneurialsuccess, we engage in practical initiatives with hands-on learning andexperiential opportunities. Our collaborative approach not only complements theinitiatives of other entities within Qatar University but also extends to thebroader community. We support emerging entrepreneurs by providing essentialresources, guidance for developing their ventures, and facilitating connectionswith incubators throughout Qatar. Additionally, we cultivate robustpartnerships within local and international entrepreneurial networks tostrengthen the entrepreneurial landscape. The CFE actively contributes tocreating an environment that nurtures innovation and supports Qatar's ongoingeconomic diversification.

Why join us

• Low teaching load - 1 course per term (3 credit hours)
• Competitive salary and benefits (see below)
• Internationally recognized programs - AACSB accredited
• Qatar University ranks 112 globally in the QS 2024
• Live in a dynamic, ambitious and innovative country - Qatar

The senior preincubation specialist oversees and coordinatesvarious entrepreneurial and business education trainings, events, andactivities within the Centre for Entrepreneurship. This pivotal role supportsstudent entrepreneurs, helping them transform their ideas into successfulbusiness models by providing guidance, resources, and support. The specialistworks closely with the Preincubation and Entrepreneurial Learning Units teamsto foster a dynamic and supportive environment. They also build and maintainrelationships with external partners, including investors, industryprofessionals, accelerators, and other stakeholders, to enhance networkingopportunities for student entrepreneurs. Additionally, the specialist activelyorganizes and participates in networking events, pitch sessions, andconferences to boost the visibility and success of the center's entrepreneurialinitiatives. He will manage all technical aspects of Qatar University'sInnovation Hub while providing essential support to student entrepreneurs. Thisrole bridges advanced prototyping technologies with entrepreneurialdevelopment, enabling students to transform innovative ideas into tangible, market-ready products. The specialist oversees the operation and maintenance ofall Innovation Hub equipment, delivers technical training, and provideshands-on guidance across specialized stations. Additionally, the specialist builds relationships with technology vendors, industry partners, and other stakeholders to enhance the capabilities and resources available to studententrepreneurs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement preincubation programs and workshops to support potential entrepreneurs.
• Provide one-on-one mentorship to student entrepreneurs to guide their development and success.
• Evaluate and refine program offerings based on feedback and outcomes from participants.
• Connect startups with essential university resources such as labs, equipment, and research facilities.
• Facilitate access to variousfunding opportunities, including grants, competitions, and investor networks.
• Maintain an updated database ofmentors, advisors, and industry contacts to support entrepreneurial activities.
• Build and strengthen relationshipswith external partners, including investors, accelerators, and industryprofessionals.
• Organize and oversee networkingevents, pitch sessions, and demo days to showcase startups and attractstakeholders.
• Monitor and track the progress ofparticipants in preincubation programs, providing regular reports to theprogram director.
• Develop and implement metrics toassess the impact and success of pre-incubation activities, ensuring continuousimprovement.

The senior preincubation specialist oversees and coordinatesvarious entrepreneurial and business education trainings, events, andactivities within the Centre for Entrepreneurship. This pivotal role supportsstudent entrepreneurs, helping them transform their ideas into successfulbusiness models by providing guidance, resources, and support. The specialistworks closely with the Preincubation and Entrepreneurial Learning Units teamsto foster a dynamic and supportive environment. They also build and maintainrelationships with external partners, including investors, industryprofessionals, accelerators, and other stakeholders, to enhance networkingopportunities for student entrepreneurs. Additionally, the specialist activelyorganizes and participates in networking events, pitch sessions, andconferences to boost the visibility and success of the center's entrepreneurialinitiatives. He will manage all technical aspects of Qatar University'sInnovation Hub while providing essential support to student entrepreneurs. Thisrole bridges advanced prototyping technologies with entrepreneurialdevelopment, enabling students to transform innovative ideas into tangible, market-ready products. The specialist oversees the operation and maintenance ofall Innovation Hub equipment, delivers technical training, and provideshands-on guidance across specialized stations. Additionally, the specialist builds relationships with technology vendors, industry partners, and other stakeholders to enhance the capabilities and resources available to studententrepreneurs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement preincubation programs and workshops to support potential entrepreneurs.
• Provide one-on-one mentorship to student entrepreneurs to guide their development and success.
• Evaluate and refine program offerings based on feedback and outcomes from participants.
• Connect startups with essential university resources such as labs, equipment, and research facilities.
• Facilitate access to variousfunding opportunities, including grants, competitions, and investor networks.
• Maintain an updated database ofmentors, advisors, and industry contacts to support entrepreneurial activities.
• Build and strengthen relationshipswith external partners, including investors, accelerators, and industryprofessionals.
• Organize and oversee networkingevents, pitch sessions, and demo days to showcase startups and attractstakeholders.
• Monitor and track the progress ofparticipants in preincubation programs, providing regular reports to theprogram director.
• Develop and implement metrics toassess the impact and success of pre-incubation activities, ensuring continuousimprovement.

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