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QBIC Lean Acceleration Program

QBIC Lean Acceleration Program

Offers post-product Qatar startups a growth path with acceleration mentorship and scale-up planning support.

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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 …

What this grant funds

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.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.4 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.qbic.qa