- What
- Co-funding up to QAR 10M per project; the company also carries a funding share.
- Who
- Companies incorporated in Qatar, including SMEs, startups and multinationals.
- Latest
- Last call for applications Sep 2025 — TDG application deadline; cycle now marked closedNewest dated item on its own site · checked Oct 2026
- Timeline
- Proposals may be submitted year-round; awards subject to evaluation and funding ↗As published by the programme itself
Checked · October 2026 · innolight.qrdi.org.qa/en/opportunities/p/54 · How we check ↗
In detail
QRDI Technology Development Grant (TDG) is a non-dilutive r&d co-funding grant in Qatar. Non-dilutive R&D instrument run by the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council. Co-funds a company's own R&D project towards a new product, process or service over up to three years. Cycle 3 ran from 15 January to 20 September 2025 (Innolight: three cycles so far, currently closed). Co-funds manpower, capex and operating expenses; the support level depends on company type (SME, LLE, MNC).
- Amount
- Up to QAR 10M per project · co-funding, the company carries a share itself
- Terms
- No equity — co-funding, not an investment
- Eligibility
- Any company incorporated in Qatar — SMEs, startups, large local enterprises and multinationals. Companies based outside Qatar may apply undertaking to register a Qatari company to carry out the project if awarded. Six-step process starting with an expression of interest
- Sectors
- Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Medical and Health Sciences, Agricultural Sciences
- Benefits
- Up to three years of project funding
- no equity taken
- post-award management by the QRDI Council
- Status
- Cycle 3 closed — applications ran 15 Jan to 20 Sep 2025; next cycle not announced
What the source says
“The grant will co-fund qualifying expenditures on manpower (EOM), capital expenditure (Capex) and other operating expenses (OOE).”
“The Qatar Research and Development Innovation Council (QRDI) is responsible for developing and implementing the QRDI2030 National Strategy and providing funding to build and strengthen the research and innovation ecosystem in Qatar.”
“QRDI is pleased to invite applications for the Technology Development Grant (TDG), which is designed to support companies seeking to conduct R&D to develop a new product, process or service. This is done through co-funding of the project.”
“The grant will support projects with a duration of 1-3 years.”
“15 January 2025 Open Application Submission 20 September 2025 Deadline for Application Submission”
“Note: The cycle is now closed”
Closing soon on the map
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Compare grants & prizes in Qatar
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 SBIGGrants up to QAR 3M over 3 years, or phased QAR 800K–2.2M funding. | up to QAR 3M | 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 Technology Development Grant (TDG) offer?
Co-funding up to QAR 10M per project; the company also carries a funding share.
Does QRDI Technology Development Grant (TDG) take equity?
No equity — co-funding, not an investment.
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/54 · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/qrdicouncil · Checked October 2026