- What
- FDI facilitation, stakeholder introductions and direct pitching to VC funds via Gateway.
- From abroad
- Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026) All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · invest.qa · How we check ↗
In detail
Invest Qatar is an investment promotion agency in Qatar. Investment Promotion Agency Qatar. Information requests, stakeholder introductions, partner search and business-setup support for international investors and corporates. Runs the Invest Qatar Gateway, its investor platform; since 23 June 2026 the Gateway hosts a VC funding module, developed with QIA, where startups review the participating VC funds (15 at launch) and pitch fund managers directly — Gateway membership required.
- Amount
- FDI facilitation
- Stakeholder introductions
- Gateway VC module: pitch participating funds directly
- Services
- Information requests
- Stakeholder introductions
- Partner search
- Business setup and business services assistance
- Sector opportunities
- Status
- Active
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what Invest Qatar publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“Visa-free entry for citizen of over 95 countries, the most”
“Invest Qatar, the country’s investment promotion agency, today announced the launch of the Venture Capital (VC) Funding Module on the Invest Qatar Gateway”
“Sizeable and attractive opportunities available across all sectors ... Explore sector opportunities”
“You can set up your business with the following licensing platforms Establish a business”
“Request information Request introductions Request additional assistance Find a partner Find business services assistance”
“Request information ... Investor Relations team ... FDI Projects Monitor”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare government programmes in Qatar
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Invest QatarFDI facilitation, stakeholder introductions and direct pitching to VC funds via Gateway. | not published | No equity | Active |
| Media City QatarGaming and screen incentive programmes; licensing with 100% foreign ownership. | not published | No equity | Open |
| Qatar Development BankBacking via Startup Qatar, targeting a QAR 1 billion portfolio by 2030. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)Business licensing; Web Summit Qatar 2026 incentives waive fees for the first three years. | not published | No equity | Active |
| Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ)Free zone investment incentives and benefits. | not published | No equity | Active |
| QCB FinTech Regulatory SandboxLive testing of fintech under QCB supervision for up to 12 months; Express 3–6 months. | not published | No equity | Active |
| QFC Digital Assets LabRegulatory pathway to QFC licences; no funding stated. | not published | No equity | Open |
| Startup QatarInvest Qatar platform routing founders to the QDB-powered Investment Program. | not published | Not published | Active |
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).
More programmes that take no equity →
Questions founders ask
What does Invest Qatar offer?
FDI facilitation, stakeholder introductions and direct pitching to VC funds via Gateway.
Does Invest Qatar take equity?
No equity — service or permission.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026).
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · invest.qa · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/investqatar · Checked October 2026