- What
- Incubation and training support; no funding figure published.
- Who
- Qatari nationals and residents with an existing project capable of growth.
- From abroad
- Nationals or residents of Qatar — Qatari nationals and residents of Qatar (translation of the Arabic target-group line) All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · nama.org.qa/en/node/376 · How we check ↗
In detail
Nama Center — Social Incubator is a social incubator in Qatar. Social Development Center (Nama), affiliated with the Qatar Social Work Foundation — not with Qatar Foundation, a separate and much larger Doha institution with a similar name. Its Social Incubator takes creative ideas on two tracks, economic and social, and accompanies them through a structured incubation period built on learning, participation and hands-on support. Application is online and currently open.
- Amount
- Incubation and training — no funding figure published
- Terms
- Not published
- Eligibility
- Actual and prospective entrepreneurs, Qatari nationals and residents, all genders
- an existing project capable of development and growth
- creative and production skills
- strong motivation and commitment
- Sectors
- Economic and social ventures — no sector restriction published
- Benefits
- Structured incubation for a defined period
- resources and services to develop capability
- support to accelerate growth
- guidance towards economically, socially or technologically viable ventures
- Services
- Social Incubator
- entrepreneurship training
- enquiries: incubation@nama.org.qa, +974 40363000
- Status
- Open — online application form live
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what Nama Center — Social Incubator publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“رواد الأعمال الفعليون والمحتملون (قطري ومقيم)، من أصحاب المشاريع (الاقتصادية والاجتماعية ) ومن الجنسين.”
“تبني الأفكار الإبداعية، واستقطاب رواد الأعمال بالمسارين ( الاقتصادي والاجتماعي )”
“مشروع قائم قابل للتطوير والنمو.”
“توفر مهارات الإبداع والانتاج، ووجود الحافز القوي والالتزام.”
“for more information and explanation? 40363000 incubation@nama.org.qa”
“this service is provided online — Make Request -> https://www.research.net/r/NAMAFORM”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare accelerators & incubators in Qatar
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nama Center — Social IncubatorIncubation and training support; no funding figure published. | not published | Not published | Open |
| Alchemist DohaInvestment support; amount not published (one portfolio firm raised $1M). | not published | Equity | Open |
| CDL-DohaNon-dilutive mentorship, with investor access via the CDL network. | not published | No equity for participation | Closed |
| DEEP Pioneers (QRDI)Venture-building support; no funding figure published. | not published | Not published | Open |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Scale7 — Creative and Cultural Industries HubOver QAR 13.5M in support provided to date across 88 startups. | not published | Milestone-based equity possible | Active |
| Snoonu Startup FactoryFunding and mentorship programme at Snoonu HQ in Doha. | not published | Not published | Open |
| The Utopia StudioUSD 7,000 stipend plus up to USD 2,000 compute; co-build in product, tech and growth. | USD 7,000 | Bespoke equity; up to USD 1M option in first two rounds | Open |
| WISE EdTech AcceleratorYear-long coaching, masterclasses and investor network; no cash amount published. | not published | Not published | Closed |
| Digital & Beyond (Ooredoo × QBIC)Incubator becoming a QDB–Ooredoo investment platform (MoU Feb 2026). | not published | Not published | Active |
| Digital Incubation CenterMCIT's digital incubator; programme details not currently published. | not published | Not published | Active |
| QBICBusiness incubation support. | not published | Not published | Active |
| QDB Pre-Accelerator 2026Closed — the 2026 cycle's terms are no longer published. | not published | Not published | Closed |
| Scale Now (MCIT)Non-financial capability building and market access support. | not published | Not published | Active |
| TASMU AcceleratorQAR 200,000 (about $55,000) cash prize to top cohort startups, plus a virtual programme. | QAR 200,000 | 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 Nama Center — Social Incubator offer?
Incubation and training support; no funding figure published.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Nationals or residents of Qatar — Qatari nationals and residents of Qatar (translation of the Arabic target-group line).
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 · nama.org.qa/en/node/376 · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/nama-center · Checked October 2026