- What
- QAR 200,000 (about $55,000) cash prize to top cohort startups, plus a virtual programme.
- Who
- Global startups in transport/logistics, healthcare, environment or smart cities.
- Latest
- Last cohort Jul 2026 — Fourth cohort acceleration phase, Jul–Dec 2026Newest dated item on its own site · checked Oct 2026
- Timeline
- Fourth cohort: registration Mar–May, screening Jun, pre-acceleration Jun–Jul, acceleration Jul–Dec 2026 ↗As published by the programme itself
Checked · October 2026 · accelerator.tasmu.gov.qa · How we check ↗
In detail
TASMU Accelerator is an accelerator — pre-acceleration plus six-month acceleration in Qatar. Accelerator launched by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology as part of its flagship TASMU Smart Qatar programme. Runs on a virtual acceleration platform, so global startups can take part remotely. Third cohort graduated with a cumulative portfolio value of more than QAR 4 billion. Fourth cohort is under way: registration ran March to May 2026, screening June, pre-acceleration June to July, acceleration July to December 2026, support programme from December onwards.
- Amount
- QAR 200,000 (about $55,000) cash prize each to the top startups of the cohort
- Terms
- 0% — the programme states 100% enablement, 0% equity taken; founders retain full ownership
- Eligibility
- Startups in transportation and logistics, healthcare, environment and smart cities · global applicants welcome, participation is virtual
- Sectors
- Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, Environment, Smart Cities
- Benefits
- Access to more than 45 VCs from the programme network
- facilitated sales meetings with local companies and stakeholders
- mentorship on business, technology and product
- direct market entry via Piloting Partners and Sector Custodians
- soft landing: support for Qatar registration and bank accounts, eligibility for the Qatari Golden Visa, partner residential apartments
- free fully equipped office space
- access to talent from Qatari universities
- invitations to conferences and industry events
- Status
- Fourth cohort in acceleration — registration closed May 2026, next intake not announced
What the source says
“Launched by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the TASMU Accelerator catalyzes start-ups as part of MCIT's flagship program, TASMU Smart Qatar.”
“virtual acceleration platform provides global startups flexible, anywhere access”
“The event celebrated the graduation of 10 startups from the third cohort of TASMU Accelerator startups”
“Since its launch, the total portfolio value of startups supported through the TASMU Accelerator has exceeded QAR 4 billion”
“For the Fourth Cohort, we aim to inspire and ignite pioneer startups”
“Registration Open Mar-May 2026 · Screening Jun 2026 · Pre-acceleration Jun-Jul 2026 · Acceleration Jul-Dec 2026 · Support Program Dec 2026+”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare accelerators & incubators in Qatar
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| TASMU AcceleratorQAR 200,000 (about $55,000) cash prize to top cohort startups, plus a virtual programme. | QAR 200,000 | No equity | Closed |
| Alchemist DohaInvestment support; amount not published (one portfolio firm raised $1M). | not published | Equity | Open |
| CDL-DohaNon-dilutive mentorship, with investor access via the CDL network. | not published | No equity for participation | Closed |
| DEEP Pioneers (QRDI)Venture-building support; no funding figure published. | not published | Not published | Open |
| HBKU EntrepreneurshipFour funds: IBDA up to QAR 250K, IIF up to QAR 200K, SOCIF up to QAR 100K, SIF up to QAR 30K. | up to QAR 250K | Not published | Active |
| Nama Center — Social IncubatorIncubation and training support; no funding figure published. | not published | Not published | Open |
| Qatar FinTech Hub AcceleratorPre-Acceleration and Acceleration programmes for fintechs. | not published | Not published | Active |
| QSTP IncubationFour-week Sprint in Doha, then eight-week Incubation for selected startups; no cash amount published. | not published | Equity | Open |
| Scale7 — Creative and Cultural Industries HubOver QAR 13.5M in support provided to date across 88 startups. | not published | Milestone-based equity possible | Active |
| Snoonu Startup FactoryFunding and mentorship programme at Snoonu HQ in Doha. | not published | Not published | Open |
| The Utopia StudioUSD 7,000 stipend plus up to USD 2,000 compute; co-build in product, tech and growth. | USD 7,000 | Bespoke equity; up to USD 1M option in first two rounds | Open |
| WISE EdTech AcceleratorYear-long coaching, masterclasses and investor network; no cash amount published. | not published | Not published | Closed |
| Digital & Beyond (Ooredoo × QBIC)Incubator becoming a QDB–Ooredoo investment platform (MoU Feb 2026). | not published | Not published | Active |
| Digital Incubation CenterMCIT's digital incubator; programme details not currently published. | not published | Not published | Active |
| QBICBusiness incubation support. | not published | Not published | Active |
| QDB Pre-Accelerator 2026Closed — the 2026 cycle's terms are no longer published. | not published | Not published | Closed |
| Scale Now (MCIT)Non-financial capability building and market access support. | not published | Not published | Active |
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 TASMU Accelerator offer?
QAR 200,000 (about $55,000) cash prize to top cohort startups, plus a virtual programme.
Does TASMU Accelerator take equity?
No equity — 100% founder ownership retained.
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 · accelerator.tasmu.gov.qa · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/tasmuqa · Checked October 2026