- What
- Invest Qatar platform routing founders to the QDB-powered Investment Program.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from abroad — Establish or expand operations in Qatar All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · startupqatar.qa/en · How we check ↗
In detail
Startup Qatar is a startup platform · QDB-powered investment program in Qatar. Platform for startups in Qatar. Initiative by Invest Qatar, launched at Web Summit Qatar 2024. Aggregates funding, incubation, visas, fee waivers and office space across QFC, QDB, QFZ, QSTP and others.
- Amount
- Platform — the investment itself runs through the Startup Qatar Investment Program (own card)
- Services
- Program navigation
- QDB funding
- QFC registration and renewal fee waiver for the first three years
- Office space
- Entrepreneur visas
- Status
- Active — tech startups apply to the QDB-provided Startup Qatar Investment Program through its F6S application (START and GROW tracks) (checked October 2026)
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what Startup Qatar publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“START: Startups launching in Qatar: This category targets entrepreneurs with a Proof of Concept (PoC) or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) who seek funding to establish operations in Qatar”
“Startup Qatar | An Initiative by Invest Qatar”
“Invest Qatar launches "Startup Qatar", introduces exclusive services and opportunities at Web Summit Qatar”
“Register your business on the spot at the Startup Qatar Pavilion @WebSummitQatar and become part of Qatar’s thriving business ecosystem. Take advantage of exclusive benefits, including: Zero registration fee * No annual renewal fees for the first three years”
“The Startup Qatar Investment Program, provided by QDB, aims to attract tech startups to establish or expand operations in Qatar.”
“Recommended Programs based on request Explore the top - tier programs based on your selections.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare government programmes in Qatar
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Startup QatarInvest Qatar platform routing founders to the QDB-powered Investment Program. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Invest QatarFDI facilitation, stakeholder introductions and direct pitching to VC funds via Gateway. | not published | No equity | Active |
| Media City QatarGaming and screen incentive programmes; licensing with 100% foreign ownership. | not published | No equity | Open |
| Qatar Development BankBacking via Startup Qatar, targeting a QAR 1 billion portfolio by 2030. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)Business licensing; Web Summit Qatar 2026 incentives waive fees for the first three years. | not published | No equity | Active |
| Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ)Free zone investment incentives and benefits. | not published | No equity | Active |
| QCB FinTech Regulatory SandboxLive testing of fintech under QCB supervision for up to 12 months; Express 3–6 months. | not published | No equity | Active |
| QFC Digital Assets LabRegulatory pathway to QFC licences; no funding stated. | not published | No equity | Open |
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).
Questions founders ask
What does Startup Qatar offer?
Invest Qatar platform routing founders to the QDB-powered Investment Program.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Open to companies from abroad — Establish or expand operations in Qatar.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · startupqatar.qa/en · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/startupqatar · Checked October 2026