Qatar Development Bank has opened applications for its 2026 Pre-Accelerator Program, aimed at early-stage startups with an MVP or early product that are ready to validate demand, build traction and strengthen their investment case.
The program is scheduled to run from October 5 to November 25, 2026, with online sessions, coaching, market-readiness support and in-person engagement in Doha. Selected startups will pitch for the opportunity to receive up to $75K from QDB in exchange for 6% equity. The program is free and includes mentorship and startup visa support.
QDB plans to fund 10 companies per year. Applications close on September 5, 2026.
The program is open to incorporated startups at the angel or pre-seed stage, whether or not they have raised funding or generated revenue. Eligible companies can be based in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America or South America and should be currently raising or preparing to raise investment.
Target sectors include B2B SaaS, AI, fintech-related enterprise tools, supply chain, logistics, agritech, edtech, proptech, advanced manufacturing and digital transformation.
Apply to the Pre-Accelerator Program 2026
Source: F6S
