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Where Ideas Take Shape

A distinguished programme of academic and industry-facing events — from rigorous scientific workshops to open innovation meetups — designed to cultivate ideas, advance research, and forge lasting partnerships.

Upcoming Events

Register your interest in our forthcoming activities. Places are limited — early expressions of interest are encouraged.

Biomedical Startup Networking Meetup poster
Startup networking meetup

SNM01: Biomedical

A meeting designed for entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals to connect, share ideas, and create meaningful opportunities. Open to business owners, producers, researchers, professionals, and entrepreneurs.

01 August 202617:00 – 20:00Staff Club, SQU, Muscat, Sultanate of OmanOpen registration
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Innovation Meetup

SNM02: Engineering in Food & Agriculture

Our monthly innovation meetup brings together researchers, clinicians, and technology entrepreneurs to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare delivery in Oman and the wider region.

20 August 20266:00 PM – 9:00 PMOpen registration
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Idea Evaluation

Idea Evaluation Day — Cohort 5

Submit your research concept or business idea for structured evaluation by our expert panel. Receive detailed feedback on academic merit, commercial viability, and a personalised development roadmap.

28 August 202610:00 AM – 4:00 PM10 slots available
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Research Funding

Research Funding Information Session

An open session for faculty, postgraduate students, and external researchers to learn about available funding streams, application requirements, and how to strengthen a research funding proposal.

12 August 20262:00 PM – 4:00 PMOpen to all
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Our Core Programmes
Quarterly·Full-day intensive

Scientific Workshops

Rigorous, discipline-specific workshops led by leading academics and industry experts. Participants engage with cutting-edge research methodologies, emerging technologies, and cross-disciplinary problem-solving. Workshops are held quarterly across priority research areas.

Monthly·Evening session

Innovation Meetups

Monthly gatherings that bring together researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals to exchange ideas and explore collaborative opportunities in an informal, open setting. Each meetup features a short keynote and structured networking.

Bi-monthly·Half-day panel

Idea & Business Evaluation

Structured evaluation sessions where innovative concepts are assessed for academic merit, commercial viability, and strategic alignment. Participants receive expert feedback and a personalised roadmap for developing their idea further.

Monthly·Workshop + advisory

Research Funding Roadmaps

Dedicated sessions helping researchers navigate available funding streams, strengthen their proposals, and connect with potential co-investigators and industry partners. Includes one-to-one advisory slots.

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