Success Stories

“Since I was on the show, I’ve been approached by many viewers. They all tell me Stars of Science inspired them to study science and technology,” said Hassan Al Balawi, founder of WakeCap. “Innovators on the show must be conscious of the fact that what they do, and how they do it, matters to inspiring innovators around the Arab world.” 

Project & Impact

Albalawi, a driven innovator and entrepreneur with a Ph.D. in electrical engineering invented WakeCap, a device aimed at preventing accidents caused by sleep deprivation. After placing third in Stars of Science Season 7, Hassan sought to further utilize his invention for enhancing safety and productivity on construction sites. 

The Aftermath of SoS

In 2017, Albalawi founded WakeCap Technologies, leading the firm's effort to develop new technologies for industry digitization. WakeCap, founded with the aim of developing wearable tech to monitor worker alertness and issue warnings during fatigue, has evolved into a leading technology offering a comprehensive analysis of construction site productivity by tracking personnel and equipment. Hassan and his team completed the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) Accelerator Program, which provides entrepreneurship training and mentorship. WakeCap also won UberPITCH Qatar, a competition for the best tech idea in the country, and was featured at the ArabNet Digital Summit in Dubai in 2016.

Today, WakeCap is an industry leader for digital technology in construction and counts many of the leading construction companies in the Middle East as its clients. “We have come so far in such a short time,” says AlBalawi. “We now have a proven technology and have accomplished what no other technology has been able to do within the construction sector and in other industries Safety remains a focus of WakeCap technology, but our solution is supporting improvements in operational efficiency. WakeCap allows site owners, managers and teams to streamline operational processes, improving productivity and enhancing efficiencies.”

Backed by international investors, WakeCap provides site solutions to leading construction companies all over the world. The company has offices in North America, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia and is represented in Europe and South America.

Last updated July 23