Our Story
2011
Officially opened, as the first incubated startup in Qatar.
2013
Developed products tailored to market demands and customised to client needs.
2014
Introduced emerging tech and digital fabrication skilling to Qatar.
2015
Launched the Sanea program to promote innovation and “maker” culture to K-12 students.
2017
Recognised as a Top 100 startup by WEF.
2018
Created the first innovation lab in an incubation center in Qatar.
2019
Launched Juthoor Al Arabiya to revolutionise Arabic teaching.
2020
Delivered 70% of innovation spaces in Qatar.
2021
Partnered with Barzan Holdings to deliver drone tracking solutions.
2022
Awarded the QDB Top 50 SME Excellence Award.
2023
Built value-add international partnerships with UQ and Global Innovation Institute.
2024
Developed end-to-end government innovation offerings.
Our Mission
To develop and manage innovative solutions for capacity building – fostering a self-sustaining culture of continuous improvement
Our Values
We’re client-centric and supportive with a cooperative approach.
We’re capable, experienced and experts in the field in which we operate.
We’re an energetic team that values agility, boldness and creativity.
We’re innovators, enablers and builders, turning vision into action.
We’re a reliable partner, straightforward and transparent in our relationships.
Our People
Our people make the difference at Ibtechar. From leadership to execution, we’re united by a common mission, but strengthened by our diversity of thought, creativity and approach. Connect with our team to learn more about specific areas of the business, or discuss an upcoming project.
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Khalid AbouJassoum
Founder and Chairman
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Nayef Al-Ibrahim
Co-Founder and CEO
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Robert Garita
Operations Director
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Moustafa Raslan
Business Development Manager
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Omar Ismail
Financial Officer
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Einas Mohammed
Innovation Consultant
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Areej Abu Raed
Product Lead
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Maryam Saad
Marketing Specialist
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Farah Abdulkader
HR Executive
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Awards
We’re proud to have received a number of awards recognising our team’s contribution to the innovation landscape in Qatar.
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2022
Recognized with the Top 50 SME Excellence Award and was honored by The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani.
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2019
Ranked as one the top companies in the region shaping the 4th Industrial Revolution(4iR) by The World Economic Forum (WEF).
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2018
Received the SME Excellence Award and ranked as the 23rd among the best 50 SMEs who excelled in their respective businesses.
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2017
Selected by The World Economic Forum (WEF) committee to be one of the 100 startups in MENA.