Scale7, the first fashion and design business incubator in Qatar, is officially launched

(MENAFN- YahalaPR) In the presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of the Qatar Museums, Scale7 - the first fashion and design business incubator in Qatar, was officially inaugurated on Friday, November 5th 2021. Founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) in partnership with M7, in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the official launch ceremony was graced by Mr. Abdulrahman Hesham Al Sowaidi, QDB's Acting CEO; Mr. Ahmad Musa Al-Namla, CEO of Qatar Museums; Ms. Aysha Khalifa Al Romaihi, Project Manager of Scale7; official dignitaries and media representatives.
During the opening tour, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa was briefed on Scale7’s manifold attributes by providing a full and detailed explanation of the incubator’s mission, its unique facilities, and the cutting-edge machinery & tools that were embedded within. In addition to the most prominent programs, courses, and workshops that have been conducted since the soft opening of the incubator earlier this year.
The team also highlighted to Her Excellency how Scale7, in a record timeframe, had been able to establish several partnerships with prominent brands, including the pioneers of the global fashion and design sector such as FTA, Lone Design Club, Ecole des Vetements, and Rome University of Fine Arts, in addition to new, upscale partners which will be announced within the coming weeks. It was also confirmed that there are currently more than 20 lecturers and mentors working across the incubator’s programs and courses.
Her Excellency toured the digital fabrication laboratories, which include a space dedicated to introducing entrepreneurs to “new age” technology tools and the methods of using them, such as laser cutting techniques, 3D printing, and numerous other devices highlighting the advanced technology within this industry, in addition to the stage area that is specifically designated for fashion shows.
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani concluded the tour by inspecting the digital photography studio, which incorporates the latest professional equipment essential to capture enhanced shots of high-quality products.
On this occasion, Mr. Abdulrahman Hesham Al. Sowaidi, QDB's Acting CEO, said, “Today, we are honored by the presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, to officially inaugurate Scale7, the first business incubator for aspiring creatives and designers in the fashion and design industry in Qatar. Scale7 focuses on supporting and empowering entrepreneurs with the aim of enriching the fashion industry by promoting innovative spirits to reshape the future of this vibrant creative industry. Our specialized programs running under Scale7 umbrella are poised to offer entrepreneurs a perfect mix of highly curated local and global experience.
Commenting on the official opening of Scale7, Mr. Ahmad Musa Al-Namla, CEO, Qatar Museums, said, “Today we are witnessing the culmination of a joint effort with QDB, with the aim of enhancing the role of creative entrepreneurs and aspiring designers in empowering Qatari brands in the field of fashion, design and related technology, locally and globally. This initiative comes in line with Qatar Museums’ main objective of launching “M7”, Qatar’s epicenter for innovation and entrepreneurship in design fashion and tech, which is concerned with creating a distinguished work environment to hone the skills of entrepreneurs, and enhance the spirit of innovation and creativity, which supports the acceleration of their business growth and augment its value.”
It is worth noting that Scale7 has been, and continues to receive applications from local entrepreneurs, and it is already working towards attracting global startups. Scale7 has recently launched two intensive Digital Fabrication courses under its digital fabrication program, with the aim of empowering creative and innovative entrepreneurs in the fashion and design ecosystem with new age technology tools.
In addition, Scale7 is advancing leaps & bounds with Wave 1 of its Incubation Program and Wave 2 of its Acceleration Program. Moreover, Scale7 has set plans to host 5 future workshops that fall under the Incubation Program that will focus on various topics related to the fashion and design industry and will revolve around sustainability, intellectual property rights, legal matters and pitching, while the Accelerator Program will focus on topics such as e-commerce management, international retail, and legal matters.
Furthermore, Scale7 also contributed in the recently concluded ROWAD Qatar with workshops and sessions that focused on aspects and strategies of cooperation between investors and startups in the fashion industry and how to link them to each other to create investment opportunities that benefit both parties and lead to global growth.

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