What is IPHatch®?
An unique open-innovation competition that empowers you with granted patents originated from world renowned tech giants.
The Stages and Dates
*Dates are subjected to change
Launch at Doha
Web Summit 2026
4th February 2026
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Panel Discussion
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IP Portfolio Summary
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Past Winners' Journeys
Series of Thematic Workshops
February - May 2026
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IPHatch® Challenge Briefing
Sharing of Key Business Knowledge and
Deep Dive into Technology Portfolios -
IPHatchathon®
Business Modelling Workshops
(Business Model Canvas)
Regular Monthly Event
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Interested startups must submit their pitch deck via www.iphatchday.com before the stated timeframe
Application Submission
Closes on 29 May 2026
Applications for IPHatch® Middle East are exclusively collected through our partner, the F6S platform.
Pitch Day
Date to be announced
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Pitch business idea to judging panel includes
IP Owners | Investors | Strategic Partners | Government Agencies | Incubators | Accelerators
Consolidating Results..
To be announced after
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Final Results Announcement
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Equity Negotiation
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Agreement Signing
Tabulation | Simulation
Why Join IPHatch® ?
Business Expansion
We help facilitate start-ups overseas expansion by identifying different market needs for and with them, then presenting start-ups with technologies they could exploit to solve these social issues.
Mentorship
We educate local start-ups through various mentoring programmes and devise a promising go-to-market strategy with them that would meet market needs overseas.
Global Incubation Community
We have a range of exchange incubation/ accelerator programmes that are dedicated to connect start-ups and entrepreneurs in different hub cities of the ecosystem through our overseas partners
Technology Portfolios
We advise start-ups on how they could increase their valuation through technology acquisitions, licensing and collaboration with world-renowned MNCs.
Funding Oppurtunities
We recommend local and international funding opportunities through our extensive network of global partners.