SCALE7 has opened applications for Wave 6 of its CreativeTech Hackathon, a four-day intensive event designed to help founders and teams transform validated ideas into functional prototypes and accelerate their path to market.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: In-Person Hackathon
- For: CreativeTech Founders, Existing Teams, and Individual Talents with validated ideas or Proof of Concept (PoC)
- Key Benefits: Fast-track entry to SCALE7’s Pre-Acceleration Program, prizes, and expert mentorship
- Application Deadline: January 11, 2026
- Location: Doha, Qatar (In-person attendance required)
Hackathon Overview
The SCALE7 Hackathon is a hands-on, four-day ideation and prototyping experience taking place from February 6 to February 9, 2026. The event focuses on solving industry-specific challenges by helping participants refine their Proof of Concept (PoC) and move closer to product validation. Participants will engage in structured workshops and building sessions to strengthen, test, and build upon their existing CreativeTech solutions.
Core Themes
Participants will work to build and validate functional prototypes across three specific core themes:
- CreativeTech 2030: Solutions focused on AI-driven creativity and production. * Create the Future: Innovations in immersive media, XR (Extended Reality), and gaming.
- Creative Innovation Lab: Projects centering on digital culture and creative collaboration.
Key Benefits
- Fast-Track Access: Winners and standout teams gain fast-track entry into SCALE7’s Pre-Acceleration Program for further funding and support.
- Expert Mentorship: Direct access to industry experts and technical partners for guidance.
- Prototype Validation: Opportunities for live pitching and immediate feedback to validate prototypes.
- Networking: Connect with key ecosystem stakeholders, incubators, and peers.
- Prizes: Awards to support prototype development.
Eligibility Criteria
- Maturity Level: Applicants should have at least a documented idea with clear specifics, a mapped-out concept, or an existing prototype/MVP.
- Commitment: Participants must be available to attend the hackathon in person in Doha for the full duration (Feb 6–9, 2026).
- Applicant Categories:
- Idea Founder: Has a validated idea but needs to form a team.
- Individual Talent: Skilled individual seeking to join a team.
- Existing Team: Established groups looking to improve or test their prototype.
Key Dates
- Info Session: January 6, 2026 (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+3)
- Application Deadline: January 11, 2026
- Hackathon Dates: February 6 – 9, 2026
How to Apply
Don’t miss the chance to take your CreativeTech solution to the next phase. Submit your application before January 11, 2026.
To learn more, you can register for the Program Information Session on January 6, 2026.
About SCALE7
SCALE7 is a business incubator and accelerator based in Qatar, dedicated to the creative industry. It provides mentorship, incubation, and acceleration programs to help entrepreneurs and startups develop their ideas, scale their businesses, and foster a vibrant creative ecosystem in the region.
Learn More: SCALE7 Website
