Qatar offers up to $5.5M to lure AI startups, MVP alone qualifies
alexmacgregor__ · x · 2026-10-04
- Qatar's Startup Qatar Investment Program, backed by QDB, funds tech startups to launch or relocate there.
- START track: up to $1.1M with just a proof of concept or MVP; GROW track: up to $5.5M for established, expanding companies.
- Perks include entrepreneur visas, waived registration fees, subsidized housing and co-working, R&D grants, mentoring, and hiring support.
- Target sectors: AI & ML, B2B SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, Cybersecurity, Climate Tech, Robotics.
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