QSTP Incubation

In detail

QSTP Incubation is a free zone incubator in Qatar. Free-zone incubation at Qatar Science & Technology Park (Qatar Foundation). A four-week Sprint in Doha, followed by an eight-week Incubation for those selected, for which QSTP takes 1.5% equity in exchange for its in-kind services. Relaunched as a revamped programme with the Fall 2026 cohort, which started on 1 September 2026 with 52 startups (25 local, 27 international) across 19 sectors.

Amount

In-kind package, no cash grant: accommodation and workspace in Doha for the four-week Sprint, university talent access, investor and partner introductions, company registration support · 1.5% deferred SAFE-style equity on entering Incubation

Terms

1.5% equity on entering the Incubation phase - deferred, SAFE-style structure, stated on the programme page and the application form

Eligibility

Local and international science and technology entrepreneurs · the Incubation phase requires a prototype, MVP or technically validated product direction and a clearly defined, scalable business model

Sectors

AI, Aviation, Climate, Cybersecurity, Defense, Energy, Health & Biomed, IT & Communication

Benefits

• QSTP free zone
• Qatar Foundation research resources
• fixed intakes — January cohort apply by 1 November, May cohort by 1 March, September cohort by 1 July

Status

Open — rolling applications with three intake cut-offs per year; next Sprint cohort January 2027, apply by 1 November 2026