The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) made a strong debut at Collision 2024, North America’s fastest-growing tech conference in Toronto, by unveiling “Startup Qatar” to a global audience.
In partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), and Qatar Development Bank (QDB), the “Startup Qatar” pavilion highlighted the unique advantages and extensive opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs looking to establish and grow their ventures in Qatar.
Over the four-day event, the pavilion fostered connections between attendees and key figures in Qatar’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, showcasing the country’s vibrant business landscape, diverse opportunities, and tailored benefits designed to empower ambitious startups and support their long-term growth.
Furthermore, Invest Qatar hosted various business engagements to promote its strategic vision for a sustainable and innovative tech ecosystem. Fahad Al-Kuwari, Senior Manager of Investor Relations, participated in a panel titled “Government and Industry Roles in Building a Sustainable Tech Hub,” discussing Qatar’s advancements in innovation and the policies being implemented to strengthen its position as a hub for startups.
Invest Qatar’s participation at Collision 2024 builds on the notable success of the “Startup Qatar” initiative at the Web Summit Qatar, the largest tech event in the Middle East. Launched before the summit, it facilitated over 250 business registrations through QFC and attracted more than 1,000 applications for QDB’s “Startup Qatar Investment Programme,” which offers funding up to USD 500,000 for seed-stage companies and up to USD 5 million for growth-stage firms.
The “Startup Qatar” initiative is designed to support startups at all stages, featuring an innovative online platform that addresses various business needs and connects entrepreneurs to Qatar’s extensive network of support services, funding opportunities, incubation programs, government grants, networking events, and more.
