QBIC Lean Acceleration Program
Offers post-product Qatar startups a growth path with acceleration mentorship and scale-up planning support.
The Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC), founded by Qatar Development Bank and Nama, operates the Lean Acceleration Program as its growth-stage track for established Qatar startups with validated products and paying customers. The program runs as a 16-week cohort structured around sprint-based modules covering growth strategy, product development, and market expansion. Unlike the Lean Startup …
A 16-week growth acceleration program for established, post-revenue Qatar startups, with potential access to up to QAR 100,000 in QBIC equity financing during the program.
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