4 resources from startupqatar.qa we point founders to, and the questions each answers.
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The programme's own page: funding from QDB for tech startups setting up or expanding in Qatar, up to $1.1 million on START (proof of concept or MVP) and up to $5.5 million on GROW (established startups), released in tranches against milestones, plus licensing, visa, coworking and housing support.
Answers who can apply (international founders included), how the investment, grant and incentive programmes differ, and how START and GROW are chosen and assessed.
Invest Qatar's single directory of Qatar's startup funding, grants and incentives, including QDB's equity programmes, Alchemist Doha (up to $1M in seed equity) and R&D grants such as the Technology Development Grant.
Startup Qatar's long-term, self-sponsored residency for founders and senior executives, granted with an endorsement from a recognised Qatar incubator (QBIC, Scale7, QSTP and others) and a bank balance of at least QAR 36,500 over the past three months.