Doha: In the presence of H E 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 5 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 Abdulrahman Hesham Al Sowaidi, QDB's Acting CEO; Ahmad Musa Al Namla, CEO of Qatar Museums; Aysha Khalifa Al Romaihi, Project Manager of Scale7; official dignitaries and media representatives.
During the opening tour, H E 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.
Scale7 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.
