Qatar’s Investment Promotion Agency has launched the “Road to Web Summit Qatar 2027” program under its Start from Qatar initiative, aiming to help promising startups prepare for investor meetings and international business opportunities.
Announced on the sidelines of Web Summit Lisbon, the program will include a two-day training camp combining specialist mentoring with practical simulations of the summit experience. Sessions will cover investor-focused pitches, market-entry strategies, media communication, startup profiles on the summit platform and preparation for investor meetings, according to the announcement.
The program is expected to select between 10 and 15 startups already participating in Qatar’s national innovation and entrepreneurship programs. The initiative was developed with Web Summit organisers and other partners in Qatar’s startup ecosystem.
Web Summit Qatar 2027 is expected to attract more than 30,000 participants, 1,500 startups and 800 investors. The event will offer meetings with investors, workshops, mentoring and opportunities to build commercial and professional relationships.
The program forms part of Start from Qatar’s broader support for startups seeking international expansion. The initiative, launched in February 2024, provides information on funding, incubation, business support and company-building resources in Qatar.
Source: Zawya
