- What
- Milestone-linked co-funding of up to QAR 1.5M per company (QDB, Dec 2025).
- Who
- FinTech startups in Qatar.
- From abroad
- Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026) All programmes open to founders from abroad →
- Latest
- Last programme news Dec 2025 — FinTech Development Grant launched, up to QAR 1.5M per companyNewest dated item on its own site · checked Oct 2026
Checked · October 2026 · fintech.qa · How we check ↗
In detail
FinTech Development Grant (QFTH) is a co-funding grant (milestone-linked) in Qatar. Milestone-linked co-funding from Qatar FinTech Hub, the QDB fintech programme, for FinTech companies working towards regulatory and market readiness. The application form describes it as a grant with a co-funding model; QDB announced in December 2025 that the grant, provided by Qatar Central Bank through QFTH, offers co-funding of up to QAR 1.5 million per company, linked to key milestones. Separate from the QFTH Incubator and Accelerator waves, which are an investment rather than a grant.
- Amount
- Co-funding of up to QAR 1.5 million per company, linked to milestones (QDB, December 2025)
- Terms
- No equity — co-funding, not an investment
- Eligibility
- FinTech startups in Qatar
- Sectors
- Financial Technology
- Benefits
- Co-funding towards regulatory approval, product readiness and market deployment
- Status
- Application form open (checked October 2026)
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what FinTech Development Grant (QFTH) publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“The FinTech Development Grant provides milestone-linked co-funding to support FinTechs in Qatar as they progress towards regulatory and market readiness.”
“By submitting, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and consent to QDB/QFTH reviewing and storing it for evaluation purposes.”
“managed by Qatar Development Bank and supported by the patronage of Qatar Central Bank”
“Thank you for your interest in the FinTech Development Grant.”
“Pre-Seed Investment of up to USD 170K and Follow-On Investment support”
“Aligned with QCB's National FinTech Strategy, the initiative supports critical activities across the journey to regulatory approval, product readiness, and market deployment.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare grants & prizes in Qatar
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| FinTech Development Grant (QFTH)Milestone-linked co-funding of up to QAR 1.5M per company (QDB, Dec 2025). | up to QAR 1.5M | No equity | Open |
| QRDI Qatar Open Innovation (QOI)Up to US$100,000 in QRDI funding per challenge for a funded pilot. | up to US$100,000 | Funding per challenge | Closed |
| Innovation Coupon (Qatar Foundation RDI)Grant in three time-limited tiers that take an idea step by step to market. | not published | Grant | Active |
| Qatar–Spain Innovation Program (QASIP)Co-funding up to QAR 1.5M for 1–3 year bilateral Qatar–Spain R&D projects. | up to QAR 1.5M | No equity | Closed |
| QRDI SBIGGrants up to QAR 3M over 3 years, or phased QAR 800K–2.2M funding. | up to QAR 3M | No equity | Closed |
| QRDI Technology Development Grant (TDG)Co-funding up to QAR 10M per project; the company also carries a funding share. | up to QAR 10M | No equity | Closed |
| ROWAD AwardsBusiness award incentives. | not published | No equity | Closed |
| Stars of Science (Qatar Foundation)Qatar Foundation TV innovation competition; its FAQ lists a $300,000 first prize. | not published | Prize money | Closed |
| WISE Prize for EducationShare of a $1M prize pool; finalists get $100,000–125,000 each to build an MVP in 12 months. | $100,000–125,000 | No equity | Closed |
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 FinTech Development Grant (QFTH) offer?
Milestone-linked co-funding of up to QAR 1.5M per company (QDB, Dec 2025).
Does FinTech Development Grant (QFTH) take equity?
No equity — co-funding.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026).
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 · fintech.qa · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/fintechqa · Checked October 2026