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Nama Center — Social Incubator

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.

What
Incubation, training and market linkage 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 →
Status
Open · taking applications

Checked · September 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, training and market linkage — 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
  • consultation
  • enquiries: incubation@nama.org.qa, +974 40363000
Status
Open — online application form live

What the source says

“رواد الأعمال الفعليون والمحتملون (قطري ومقيم)، من أصحاب المشاريع (الاقتصادية والاجتماعية ) ومن الجنسين.”

nama.org.qa/en/node/376 · seen September 2026

“تبني الأفكار الإبداعية، واستقطاب رواد الأعمال بالمسارين ( الاقتصادي والاجتماعي )”

nama.org.qa/en/node/376 · seen September 2026

“مشروع قائم قابل للتطوير والنمو.”

nama.org.qa/en/node/376 · seen September 2026

“توفر مهارات الإبداع والانتاج، ووجود الحافز القوي والالتزام.”

nama.org.qa/en/node/376 · seen September 2026

“40363000 incubation@nama.org.qa”

nama.org.qa/en/node/376 · seen September 2026

“this service is provided online — Make Request -> https://www.research.net/r/NAMAFORM”

nama.org.qa/en/node/376 · seen September 2026

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Sources

Primary source · nama.org.qa/en/node/376 · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/nama-center · Checked September 2026

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