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<br>Qatar, one of the world’s wealthiest nations due to its abundant oil and gas reserves, is strategizing for a future beyond reliance on these finite resources. With the Qatar National Vision 2030 guiding the way, the government is actively working to diversify and enhance the economy to ensure long-term sustainability and competitiveness. Despite the challenges presented by the Qatar diplomatic crisis, the tech startup scene in Qatar remains resilient, with standout companies like Snoonu and At-Home-Doc securing significant investments.<br></p>
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<p><br><a href="https://www.qdb.qa/Financing-And-Funding/Equity-And-Investment/Startup-Qatar-Investment-Program">The Startup Qatar Investment Program</a>, backed by a substantial US$ 100 million fund managed by Qatar Development Bank, offers vital support to seed and growth-stage tech startups, with funding ranging from US$ 500,000 for early-stage ventures to US$ 5 million for expanding companies. This initiative aligns with the broader objectives of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) to diversify the economy and reduce reliance on energy prices, making strategic investments in promising ventures like Insider PTE.<br></p>
<p><br>Complementing the investment landscape, Qatar boasts a vibrant startup community supported by incubation centers, seed funding programs, and innovation hubs like <a href="https://qstp.org.qa/">Qatar Science &amp; Technology Park</a> and <a href="https://qbic.qa/">Qatar Business and Incubation Center</a>. With access to talent, capital, and market opportunities, entrepreneurs in Qatar have the necessary ingredients to cultivate a thriving startup ecosystem. Encouraging the establishment of private sector venture capital funds is crucial to fuel the growth of scalable startups and position Qatar as a leading hub for innovation in the region.<br></p>

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<br>Qatar, one of the world's wealthiest nations due to its abundant oil and gas reserves, is strategizing for a future beyond reliance on these finite resources. With the Qatar National Vision 2030 guiding the way, the government is actively working to diversify and enhance the economy to ensure long-term sustainability and competitiveness. Despite the challenges presented by the Qatar diplomatic crisis, the tech startup scene in Qatar remains resilient, with standout companies like Snoonu and At-Home-Doc securing significant investments.<br>

  

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<br>Foreign startups are increasingly drawn to Qatar's favorable business landscape, with Invest Qatar playing a pivotal role in facilitating their entry into the market. Through the [Invest Qatar Gateway platform](https://www.invest.qa/en/how-we-help/about-invest-qatar-gateway), companies can access valuable resources, connect with key players, and explore partnership opportunities to establish a strong presence in the country.<br>

  

<br>[The Startup Qatar Investment Program](https://www.qdb.qa/Financing-And-Funding/Equity-And-Investment/Startup-Qatar-Investment-Program), backed by a substantial US$ 100 million fund managed by Qatar Development Bank, offers vital support to seed and growth-stage tech startups, with funding ranging from US$ 500,000 for early-stage ventures to US$ 5 million for expanding companies. This initiative aligns with the broader objectives of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) to diversify the economy and reduce reliance on energy prices, making strategic investments in promising ventures like Insider PTE.<br>

  

<br>Complementing the investment landscape, Qatar boasts a vibrant startup community supported by incubation centers, seed funding programs, and innovation hubs like [Qatar Science & Technology Park](https://qstp.org.qa/) and [Qatar Business and Incubation Center](https://qbic.qa/). With access to talent, capital, and market opportunities, entrepreneurs in Qatar have the necessary ingredients to cultivate a thriving startup ecosystem. Encouraging the establishment of private sector venture capital funds is crucial to fuel the growth of scalable startups and position Qatar as a leading hub for innovation in the region.<br>

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The country has some notable startup success stories including , Snoonu.

Qatar has 1 city in the top 1000
      and is one of Middle East’s best countries for setting up a startup.

Qatar’s startup scene saw an increase in 2024 and jumped
      11 spots from the previous year, outranking Azerbaijan.

Qatar’s startup ecosystem ranks 7th in Middle East and 79th globally. Qatar’s startups raised 1571618 US dollars on average. Find the most promising startups, unicorns, and notable exits in Qatar.

Startup Ecosystem of Qatar | Startupblink

In 2024, Qatar register a rise in
    Software & Data startups. Some of the most notable success stories in this
    industry are those of , Snoonu.

With a large variety of accelerator programs and initiatives, Qatar's startup scene stands out from that of other countries in Middle East. Qatar offers a number of funding
opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of some of Qatar's most prominent support initiatives:

An inspiring ecosystem that is steadily due to its growing use of digital technologies, rapid urbanization and planned investments

WADAAG TECHNOLOGIES

Sostec

FGS Bill Tracker

Zaad

Wadaag Investment

A growing regional and global startup leader 

bitget.com

AscendEX

DeBank

Trip.com

Viki

A vibrant and strong startup hub attracting international recognition and investment

Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá

Founder Institute (FI) Bogota

RockStart Latam 

Calle 127a # 53a-45

Carrera 19 # 100 - 45

WeWork

Toastmasters Bogota

Picap

Autolab

Cubbo

Rappi

Addi

Bold

Calle 26 # 92-32

Carrera 11B # 99 - 25

A leading regional startup hub owing its succes to the creative and innovative spirit of its people 

MiraKle Lab

VentureSquare

TIPS

Staion Neo

Samseong Station II

Gangnam Station

Seoul Business Agency

SK Hynix

Toss Lab

AIV 

OP.GG

Bithumb

Fastfive Seocho 2

LocalStitch Yeongdeungpo

An innovative city with a global startup ecosystem

Nikkei

LIP. Yokohama (Life Innovation Platform Yokohama)

Project Ninja

THE BAYS

Hanzomon PREX North

Iceberg

Keio University, Hiyoshi Campus

RIKEN Yokohama Campus

YNU Yokohama National University

Locoguide

C Channel

note

PayPay

DM2C Studio

Timee

Regus - Tokyo, Kanda

OpenOffice - Tokyo, Nihonbashi Hakozaki (Open Office)

Regus - Tokyo, Ginza 3-Chome

One of the fastest growing ecosystems in Australia 

River City Labs

Buderim Meeting Rooms

The Boarding Office

INVEST Sunshine Coast

Delorean Project

Inform Ag

Coyo

NutWorks

Zitcha

Servatus

WOTSO

Inbox Workspace

A growing startup ecosystem owing to its workforce and industries.

Build2Scale Health

Queen's Startup Runway Incubation Program

Makerspace of Queen's University

Rose Innovation Hub

Queen’s University Rose Innovation Hub

Queen's Office of Partnerships and Innovation

Queen's University Smith School Of Business

Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre

Sparq Systems

FireRein

Green Graphite

IPG Photonics Canada

CMC Microsystems

Mosaic Manufacturing

Alon MedTech Ventures

Open Valley

Colab Square

Yokneam Municipality 

Startup Village Yokneam

Augmedics

ForSight Robotics

Rapid Medical

Chain Reaction

K2View

Pitch

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