QSTP and QDB partner to boost private sector in Qatar

Doha: Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), part of Qatar Foundation Research, Development and Innovation (QF RDI), has today announced a pioneering new partnership with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) which aims to enhance Qatar’s economy, boost RDI within the private sector, and support the nation’s start-up community.

The partnership – which is targeting start-ups, entrepreneurs, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – will see QSTP and QDB leverage both organizations’ incubator and accelerator initiatives through specialised workshops, bootcamps, hackathons and investor pitching sessions. Co-investment opportunities will be explored for tech start-ups looking to deploy solutions locally and scale-up globally. Participating start-ups, entrepreneurs, and SMEs will be supported via access to workspace, machinery, and infrastructure, alongside top-class mentoring and professional guidance. Collaboration between QSTP and QDB will foster and promote RDI, nurture entrepreneurship programs, and provide co-investment opportunities for entrepreneurs across a range of industries, including the technology and FinTech sectors.