# Startup Qatar Investment Program

> Equity funding and relocation support for tech startups expanding to Qatar

Startup Qatar Investment Program is a government initiative run by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and Invest Qatar. It provides equity-based funding alongside operational subsidies to attract international tech startups looking to establish a presence in the country. Startups receive capital in milestone-based tranches along with visa and workspace support in exchange for equity and local operations.

Website: https://startupqatar.qa/en/investment-program

## What it is for

- Fund a seed-stage tech startup with an established MVP or proof of concept
- Scale a growth-stage company by opening regional operations in Qatar
- Secure subsidized housing, co-working space, and entrepreneur visas for a founding team

## Features

- Up to $1.1M in equity funding for seed-stage startups
- Up to $5.5M in equity funding for growth-stage startups with 3+ years in business
- Milestone-tied capital disbursement in tranches
- Fast-tracked entrepreneur visas for founders and key team members
- Fee waivers and operational setup assistance in Qatar
- Subsidized housing and local co-working spaces

## Pricing

Equity-based investment; requires company equity and local operational presence.

## Details

- Type: Website
- Category: [Business & Money](https://xiry.app/topics/business-money.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: Tech startup founders looking to expand into the Middle East
- Alternative to: Hub71, Flat6Labs
- Tags: funding, startups, investment, venture capital, qatar, grants

## Why it was saved

- [@jonathan.mischke, 9 October 2026](https://www.instagram.com/p/DeSMCsZtMLw/): Provides up to $1.1M for seed-stage startups with an MVP/POC and up to $5.5M for growth-stage companies (3+ years), alongside entrepreneur visas, fee waivers, subsidized housing, and co-working spaces.

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Updated 10 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/startup-qatar-investment-program

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