- What
- Grants up to QAR 3M over 3 years, or phased QAR 800K–2.2M funding.
- Who
- Qatar-based holding firms majority-owned by citizens/residents; <250 staff, <QAR 100M revenue.
- Latest
- Last call for applications Aug 2025 — SBIG proposal submission closedNewest dated item on its own site · checked Oct 2026
Checked · October 2026 · innolight.qrdi.org.qa/en/opportunities/p/101 · How we check ↗
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 October 2026)
What the source says
“SBIG is a national initiative to support innovation-driven Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Qatar by providing phased, non-dilutive, competitive funding to accelerate the development and commercialization of novel technologies, products, and processes.”
“INNOLIGHT Powered by QRDI Council | Copyright © 2026.QRDI Council”
“3M QAR Funding 3 Years Duration 1 Cycle”
“Phase 1: Up to 800,000 QAR, Technology Feasibility [...] Phase 1: 6-12 months”
“Phase 2: Up to 2,200,000 QAR, Technology Development [...] Phase 2: 12-24 months”
“The maximum amount for a TDG project grant is QAR 10 million.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare grants & prizes in Qatar
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| QRDI SBIGGrants up to QAR 3M over 3 years, or phased QAR 800K–2.2M funding. | up to QAR 3M | No equity | Closed |
| 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 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 QRDI SBIG offer?
Grants up to QAR 3M over 3 years, or phased QAR 800K–2.2M funding.
Does QRDI SBIG take equity?
No equity — grant.
Is it open now?
No — it is currently closed. The status on this page follows the programme’s own site.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · innolight.qrdi.org.qa/en/opportunities/p/101 · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/qrdicouncil · Checked October 2026