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QBIC Lean Startup Program (LSP)

QBIC Lean Startup Program

Offers Qatar-based pre-seed founders in a structured program with venture readiness support and ecosystem access.

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The Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and Nama, operates the Lean Startup Program (LSP) as its pre-seed incubation track for early-stage entrepreneurs in Qatar. The program runs once per year as an 11-week structured cohort focused on customer discovery, business model validation, and entrepreneurial experimentation. Participants who complete the prog…

An 11-week pre-seed incubation program for Qatar-based early-stage founders, culminating in a pitch for up to QAR 250,000 equity investment and entry into QBIC's one-year incubation program.

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.3–15 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