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Doha Tech Angels Founder Funding
Doha Tech Angels
Explore Doha Tech Angels for founder funding and review its current investment process.
Who it’s for: Startup founders and scale-up founders
Funding for women founders in Qatar
Investment programmes, angel funding, accelerators and women-focused support that founders in Qatar can use. Most are general-access routes for any eligible founder; women-specific options are marked on each card. Each card leads with eligibility, funding type, ticket size and deadline where our record states them, and links to the full record.
7 published resources, all from the Women of Capital directory.
Investment and equity funding
Investment programmes, co-investment and angel funding for startups in Qatar.
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QDB Co-Investment Program
Qatar Development Bank
- Eligibility
- Application is investor-led on behalf of a Qatar-based investee company. Investor and company criteria apply.
- Funding type
- Co-investment, Equity
- Ticket size
- Up to QAR 11M
Eligible investors can apply with a Qatar-based startup or SME for QDB to participate in an early-stage funding round.
Who it’s for: Investors, fund managers and Qatar-based founders structuring an eligible co-investment round
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QDB Ithmar Seed Funding
Qatar Development Bank
- Eligibility
- Qatar-based startup with Qatari involvement, a validated product or service, customer evidence and at least 10% applicant capital.
- Funding type
- Equity, Other
Explore Sharia-compliant seed investment to establish or grow a validated, Qatar-based startup with active Qatari involvement.
Who it’s for: Seed-stage founders building a validated company in Qatar
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QDB Pre-Seed Investment
Qatar Development Bank
- Eligibility
- Startups in the QDB incubation or acceleration portfolio, including eligible graduates. Confirm current program criteria with QDB.
- Funding type
- Equity
- Ticket size
- Up to QAR 250K
Explore up to QAR 250,000 in convertible cash and in-kind support if your startup is in or graduating from a QDB incubation or acceleration program.
Who it’s for: Very early-stage founders already participating in Qatar Development Bank startup programs
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Startup Qatar Investment Program
Qatar Development Bank
- Eligibility
- High-potential startups seeking to launch or expand in Qatar, including international companies. Track-specific criteria apply.
- Funding type
- Equity
- Ticket size
- Up to USD 5.5M
- Deadline
- No fixed deadline. Rolling applications.
Explore equity investment and market-entry support to launch or expand a technology startup in Qatar through QDB's START or GROW track.
Who it’s for: Startup and scaleup founders considering Qatar as a base or growth market
Accelerators and startup programmes
Structured programmes that pair support with selection.
Programmes for women
Programmes designed for women, including entrepreneurship support.
Questions about funding resources for founders in Qatar
- Which funding resources for founders in Qatar are designed for women?
- Women-focused: QWAeAI Economic Awareness & Investment Programs. The other 6 listed resources are general-access, so eligibility is not limited by gender.
- Which of these are free?
- None of the listed resources is recorded as free. Doha Tech Angels Founder Funding, QDB Co-Investment Program, QDB Ithmar Seed Funding, QDB Pre-Seed Investment and Startup Qatar Investment Program work on investment or financing terms rather than a fee. For the rest, cost is not stated or varies, so check the full record before applying.
- Can I apply at any time?
- Ongoing or rolling access: QWAeAI Economic Awareness & Investment Programs, QDB Co-Investment Program, QDB Ithmar Seed Funding, QDB Pre-Seed Investment and Startup Qatar Investment Program. Cohort-based or recurring intakes: Doha Tech Angels Founder Funding. The others are programme families whose routes and timing vary.
- When was this information last verified?
- Women of Capital last verified these 7 resources between September 2026 and November 2026. Each card shows its own verification month. Confirm current terms on the official site before applying.
Guides by country
Curated shortlists for Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and the wider GCC.
Funding for women founders in Saudi ArabiaFinancing, venture funds, accelerators and women-only founder programmes.Women investor networks in the UAEAngel networks and investing communities women in the UAE can join.Board programmes for women in the GCCBoard-readiness certificates, director programmes and board networks.
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