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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.

Startup Qatar Investment Program

From startupqatar.qa by Invest Qatar and Qatar Development Bank Programme page

  • START funds up to $1.1M; GROW funds up to $5.5M.
  • Funding is released in tranches against agreed milestones.
  • Priority sectors include B2B SaaS, fintech, AI and ML, healthtech and climate tech.
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Answers who can apply (international founders included), how the investment, grant and incentive programmes differ, and how START and GROW are chosen and assessed.

Startup Qatar: FAQ

From startupqatar.qa by Invest Qatar FAQ page

  • International startups can apply to the Investment Program.
  • Investment may involve an ownership interest; grants generally are not repaid.
  • The amount awarded follows QDB's assessment of your plan.
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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: funding, incentives and programmes

From startupqatar.qa by Invest Qatar Directory

  • QDB Ithmar invests up to QAR 1.825 million per deal in Qatar-based companies.
  • Alchemist Doha incubates for 24 months with up to $1M in seed equity.
  • Use the Startup Wizard to find programmes that match your stage.
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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.

Startup Qatar Residency Program

From startupqatar.qa by Invest Qatar Programme page

  • Needs an official endorsement certificate from a recognised incubator in Qatar.
  • Show a bank balance of at least QAR 36,500 over the last three months.
  • Residency is long-term, renewable, and lets you sponsor dependants.
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