Startup Qatar Investment Program

Qatar Development Bank (QDB)

START: up to USD 1.1M; GROW: up to USD 5.5M

Funding for tech startups launching (START) or expanding (GROW) in Qatar, paid in tranches against agreed milestones, plus licence-fee waivers, entrepreneur visas, subsidised coworking, R&D grant access and subsidised housing support.

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Eligibility: High-growth, innovative or knowledge-based tech startups in the program's priority sectors; START for startups launching in Qatar, GROW for established startups expanding to Qatar.
Available in: Qatar
Details: Tiers, how to apply, what to watch out for and sources are free with an account.

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