- What
- Investment support; amount not published (one portfolio firm raised $1M).
- Who
- Enterprise tech startups across Qatar, the MENA region and emerging markets.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from outside Qatar All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · alchemistaccelerator.com/doha · How we check ↗
In detail
Alchemist Doha is an accelerator in Qatar. Alchemist Accelerator's Doha programme, integrated with Qatar's innovation ecosystem through the QRDI Council and its Innolight platform. Supports enterprise tech startups across Qatar, the MENA region and emerging markets, using Doha as a launch pad, with founder-friendly investment and permanent access to Alchemist's global network of mentors, investors and alumni.
- Amount
- Investment amount not published — one portfolio company is cited as having raised $1M from Alchemist Doha, which is a single outcome, not a stated programme ceiling
- Terms
- Yes — terms not published
- Eligibility
- Enterprise tech startups across Qatar, the MENA region and emerging markets worldwide
- Sectors
- Enterprise tech — no narrower sector list published
- Benefits
- QRDI Council and Innolight integration
- co-working and community programming in Doha
- regional launchpad for scaling across the Gulf
- permanent access to Alchemist's global mentor, investor and alumni network
- Status
- Open — the Pitch us button on the Doha page leads to Alchemist's pitch form (checked October 2026); no deadline published
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what Alchemist Doha publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“Alchemist Doha invests in enterprise tech startups across Qatar, the MENA region and emerging markets.”
“We recently raised $1M from Alchemist Doha, and the experience has been truly exceptional.”
“Deep integration with Qatar’s innovation ecosystem through QRDI Council and Innolight.”
“Permanent access to Alchemist’s global network of mentors, investors, and alumni.”
“Founder-friendly investment to accelerate early milestones.”
“A fund for distinctive tech entrepreneurs in emerging markets”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
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|---|---|---|---|
| Alchemist DohaInvestment support; amount not published (one portfolio firm raised $1M). | not published | Equity | Open |
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| HBKU EntrepreneurshipFour funds: IBDA up to QAR 250K, IIF up to QAR 200K, SOCIF up to QAR 100K, SIF up to QAR 30K. | up to QAR 250K | Not published | Active |
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| Qatar FinTech Hub AcceleratorPre-Acceleration and Acceleration programmes for fintechs. | not published | Not published | Active |
| QSTP IncubationFour-week Sprint in Doha, then eight-week Incubation for selected startups; no cash amount published. | not published | Equity | Open |
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No programmes match these filters.
Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
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Questions founders ask
What does Alchemist Doha offer?
Investment support; amount not published (one portfolio firm raised $1M).
Does Alchemist Doha take equity?
Equity.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Open to companies from outside Qatar.
Is there a deadline?
No closing date is published; applications are open.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · alchemistaccelerator.com/doha · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/alchemist-doha · Checked October 2026