Business planning, startup-program preparation, company setup and entrepreneur-residency support for technology founders launching or scaling in Qatar.
SDA supports international technology founders assessing Qatar as a startup base, preparing a credible business case, setting up the company, preparing applications for relevant startup programs and building the commercial systems needed to launch and scale.
Startup Qatar describes the START track for technology founders with a Proof of Concept or Minimum Viable Product seeking to establish operations in Qatar. Support is subject to program eligibility, selection, due diligence and agreed milestones.
The GROW track targets established technology startups seeking to expand into Qatar. Program support is subject to qualification, selection and milestone-based deployment.
The official program states that its priority-sector list is not exhaustive and is open to other innovative and disruptive startups.
Invest Qatar currently publishes a long-term self-sponsored residency pathway for early-stage and scaling entrepreneurs endorsed by a recognized local incubator. The application journey and documentary requirements depend on the applicant's status and official program process.
Startup Qatar Investment Program ↗
Invest Qatar Residency Program ↗
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