Qatar Innovation program chooses Blockchain Digital Port & Marine Platform project as winner
Qatar Research Development
and Innovation Council’s innovation program has chosen among its seven winning
innovation solution providers, a Blockchain Digital Port and Marine Services
platform developed by Milaha in partnership with Vendia, which offers Next-gen blockchain delivering
a single source of truth for real-time data sharing across partners,
geographies, clouds, and applications.
Milaha is one of
the largest and most diversified maritime and logistics companies in the Middle
East with a focus on providing integrated transport and supply chain solutions.
Qatar Open
Innovation (QOI), announced a host of winning innovation partnership programs
(seven in total) from KAHRAMAA, Ooredoo, Milaha, and Sidra Medicine.
Commenting on
the awards, Haya Al-Ghanim, RDI Program Director at the QRDI Council, said:
"As we announce the new round of winners of the Qatar Open Innovation
program, we take pride in recognizing their well-put proposed solutions. These
seven projects embody the spirit of innovation that is essential to achieving
the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030. By embracing forward-thinking
ideas and creative solutions, we can strengthen Qatar's economy, enhance its
global competitiveness, and pave the way for a prosperous future.”
The new round of
Qatar Open Innovation (QOI) Program’s Winners
Partner:
Kahramaa
Challenge: “Grid
Level Energy Storage Solutions for Harsh Environments”
Challenge: “Smart Troubleshooting AR / VR Software for WiFi Applications.”
Challenge: “Smart Tools for Audio Analytics in IoT Networks.”
Challenge: “Smart Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Workers’ Health, Safety and Security.”
Challenge: “Digital Port & Marine Services Platform Supported by Blockchain Technology.”
Partner: Milaha
Challenge:
“Seeking Innovation for a Reliable and Close to Real-time Carbon Accounting and
Reporting.”
Partner: Sidra
Medicine
Challenge:
“Comprehensive and fast asthma assessment device for pediatric patients.”
Awardee Name:
Sonavi labs
Considered a
first-of-its-kind initiative, the Qatar Open Innovation Program aims to support
the nation’s innovation ecosystem by fostering innovation partnerships for
government entities and Large Local Enterprises in Qatar. The program has
continuously promoted innovation in the country and created a conducive
environment for innovators and entrepreneurs to solve complex challenges
through open innovation.
The program has
been the primary platform for startups and innovators to showcase their
products and solutions that address the nation’s most pressing challenges. It
has provided a unique opportunity for innovators to collaborate with leading
organizations, industry experts, and mentors to develop and scale their ideas.
Since its
inception, the program has received over 350 submissions from innovators across
Qatar and the globe. The challenges were focused on a wide range of areas,
including health, energy, environment, transport, education, and smart cities.
In its latest award announcement, the Qatar Open Innovation program received
116 proposals from more than 34 countries for the innovation calls for Hassad
Food. Two of them were awarded the winning partnerships.
The program
previously launched several challenge calls, including the "Future of Food,"
"Energy Efficiency," "Smart Transport," and "Smart
City Challenge." Each call was designed to address a specific challenge
and invited innovators to submit their solutions.
This announcement comes after two other blockchain announcements earlier this week.
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