23 Dec 2020 - 8:59
A student member of the QU-YSC.
The Peninsula
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.