'Stars of Science' to be aired on Oman TV

Doha: Stars of Science is back! The number one Arabic reality TV show driving interest in science and innovation amongst Arab youth returned on air September 23 for the 9th season filled with electrifying fun and ingenuity.
The Qatar Foundation initiative goes the limit to find, mentor, and enable the finest young innovators in the Arab region. Breakthrough or breakdown, this new season promises to capture the roller coaster ride in full. An all-new jury line up, special appearances by popular alumni, and a grand finale will keep you on the edge of your seat. The show will be aired on Oman TV at 15:30 GMT.
Stars of Science allows young and old to witness ambitious candidates develop innovations that will improve lives. Dreamers and doers compete to make their mark on the world through science and innovation. Their adventure only lasts if they impress the jury and convince their audiences. It is a competition of brain over brawn and resilience over strength with only one candidate crowned the Arab world’s top innovator at the end of the 10-week season.
Success on Stars of Science does not come easy. Thousands of hopefuls come out swinging for a spot on the show. The extraordinary opportunity is not only eyed by the geeky. The show has seen them all - the adventurers, the philosophers, and the moneymakers. They do have one thing in common - a passion for problem-solving that is larger than life. Four finalists will survive elimination rounds for a share of a cash prize of USD 600,000, ranked by jury and public online votes in the final week of airing. The results will be announced in a spectacular finale and broadcasted on multiple different TV channels.
Stars of Science features 10 fast-paced episodes which challenge all innovators to outperform their competition. Episodes are grouped into four rounds – casting, prototyping, customer validation, and the finale.
Of the four who reach this season’s final, the ranking is determined by a combination of jury and public online voting. The winner receives a whopping $300,000 in funding for their groundbreaking idea. Finalists who find themselves in second, third, and fourth places will be awarded $150,000, $100,000, and $50,000, respectively.
The winner of this season will be in good stead as Stars of Science has a strong track record of empowering pan-Arab innovators and problem solvers, catapulting brilliant ideas into successful projects and businesses. The show equips innovators with the knowledge and skills to become the entrepreneurs, researchers, and scientists of the future.
Renowned for its unique contribution to the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the region, the show’s impact is being felt through the success stories of its many alumni.