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QRDI SBIG

Non-dilutive R&D grant for SMEs in Qatar, run on QRDI's Innolight portal — QAR 3M funding over 3 years, one cycle (Innolight).

What
Grants up to QAR 3M over 3 years, or phased QAR 800K–2.2M funding.
Who
Qatari-majority-owned holding companies, under 250 staff and QAR 100M revenue.
Cost
No equity — grant
Status
Closed

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In detail

QRDI SBIG is a non-dilutive grant in Qatar. Non-dilutive R&D grant for SMEs in Qatar, run on QRDI's Innolight portal — QAR 3M funding over 3 years, one cycle (Innolight). The RFA splits it into Phase I up to QAR 800K (6–12 months) and Phase II up to QAR 2.2M (12–24 months). Note: QAR 10M is the separate TDG (Technology Development Grant).

Amount
  • QAR 3M over 3 years (Innolight)
  • Phase I up to QAR 800K
  • Phase II up to QAR 2.2M (RFA)
Terms
No equity taken
Eligibility
  • Holding company based in Qatar with majority ownership by Qatari citizens or residents
  • fewer than 250 employees
  • annual revenue below QAR 100M (Innolight)
Sectors
Medical and Healthcare, Logistics and Transportation, Smart Cities, Creativity, Arts, Tourism, Emerging Digital Technologies
Benefits
  • No equity
  • IP retained
  • Phased disbursement
Status
Closed — Innolight shows the SBIG as Closed; proposal window ran 4 June to 7 August 2025, no new cycle announced (checked September 2026)

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Sources

Primary source · innolight.qrdi.org.qa/en/opportunities/p/101 · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/qrdicouncil