RDI Policy Observatory

Program Purpose

Develop RDI policies, plans and programs, measure success of policies, programs and institutes against intended results, and monitor and report on progress

Stakeholders:

QRDI-C Organization, Management & Board, Local RDI Stakeholders & Wider Community

Funding Initiatives:

S&T Advisory

  • Conduct technology and capabilities foresight and road-mapping and develop RDI priority plans to drive the transformation of the RDI ecosystem

RDI Policy & Program Planning, and Evaluation:

  • Develop recommendations for RDI policies, plans and programs
  • Oversee the design of new programs, assess new RDI program concepts, and refine ongoing programs through required adjustments
  • Collect, compile and review RDI plans of government entities, support entities and RDI actors

RDI Scoreboards & Reports

  • Monitor, analyze and provide insights about the trends observed nationally, regionally and internationally, which will enable evidence-based decisions
  • Track progress of QRDI 2030 strategic objectives and initiatives

Benefits to Program Recipients:

  • Support LLEs and government to source innovative products and services from local and global innovative companies to enhance performance and delivery
  • Support local and international companies conduct R&D activities in Qatar with direct relevance to the market/government

Benefits to Qatar

  • Enhanced competitiveness of LLEs and efficiency of government by adopting R&D-based solutions for economic and societal impact
  • Develop innovation mindset in Qatar’s public sector and large local enterprises and enhance the product and technology development talent pool in Qatar