QDB — Qatar Development Bank logo
QDB Istithmar — Equity Investment

QDB Istithmar — Equity Investment

Invests in innovative Qatari businesses by taking minority stakes and helping guide long-term strategic growth.

Between cyclesQDB — Qatar Development BankQatar
View on funder site
About

QDB Istithmar is Qatar Development Bank's direct equity investment program targeting innovative Qatari small and medium enterprises across most sectors of the economy. The program operates from a QAR 365 million dedicated fund and takes minority stakes of up to 50 percent in qualifying businesses. Ticket sizes range from QAR 1.5–7 million for innovative small enterprises to QAR 3.5–18 million for …

What this grant funds

Takes minority equity stakes (up to 50%) of QAR 1.5M–18M in innovative Qatari SMEs across most sectors, with an 8–10 year investment horizon.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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.—
Funding analytics

Sign up free to see the funding breakdown

Create free accountSign in
Industries

Sign up free to see the industries in scope

Create free accountSign in
Eligibility criteria

Sign up free to see the full eligibility

Create free accountSign in
Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.qdb.qa