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Startup Qatar Launches New Programme to Prepare High-Potential Startups for Global Investment Opportunities Ahead of Web Summit 2027: Qatar is strengthening its position as an emerging global startup and innovation hub with the launch of a new initiative designed to prepare promising startups for international investment opportunities, commercial partnerships and global expansion ahead of Web Summit Qatar 2027.
Invest Qatar, the country’s investment promotion agency, has introduced Road to Web Summit Qatar 2027, a new programme under the Startup Qatar initiative. Announced on the sidelines of Web Summit Lisbon, the programme aims to help high-potential startups improve their business readiness and maximise opportunities at one of the world’s major technology and entrepreneurship gatherings.
Developed in collaboration with Web Summit and key stakeholders across Qatar’s startup ecosystem, the initiative will feature an intensive two-day bootcamp combining specialised coaching, practical training and live Web Summit-style simulations.
Participating startups will receive personalised guidance in several critical areas, including investor pitch development, go-to-market strategies, media readiness, event profile optimisation and investor meeting planning.
The programme will select between 10 and 15 high-potential startups emerging from Qatar’s national innovation and entrepreneurship programmes, bringing them together as a focused group preparing for Web Summit Qatar 2027.
Preparing Startups for Global Investment
Dr. Hamad Rashid Al-Naimi, Chief Strategy Officer of Invest Qatar, said the programme is designed to help promising startups transform international exposure into meaningful commercial opportunities.
Through targeted coaching and practical preparation, founders will develop the confidence and capabilities needed to communicate their business potential, engage investors and establish strategic partnerships that support international expansion.
The initiative recognises that attracting investment requires more than an innovative product or promising technology. Startups must also demonstrate credible business models, scalable market opportunities, responsible capital management and clear growth strategies.
Strong Government and Institutional Partnerships
The programme brings together several prominent organisations supporting Qatar’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Key partners include:
- Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)
- Government Communications Office
- Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)
- Qatar Development Bank (QDB)
- Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP)
- Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)
Their participation reflects Qatar’s coordinated approach to developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem that connects innovation, institutional support, investment and international business opportunities.
Web Summit Qatar 2027 Targets Major Global Participation
The 2027 edition of Web Summit Qatar is expected to attract more than 30,000 attendees, 1,500 startups and 800 investors, alongside international technology companies, media organisations and ecosystem partners.
The event will provide participating entrepreneurs with opportunities to connect with potential investors, customers and strategic partners through investor meetings, masterclasses, mentorship programmes, networking activities and international media engagement.
For participating startups, the combination of preparation through Road to Web Summit and direct access to the international technology community could create valuable opportunities to explore new markets and accelerate business growth.
Expanding Qatar’s Venture Capital Ecosystem
Road to Web Summit Qatar 2027 builds on Invest Qatar’s broader efforts to strengthen entrepreneurship and improve access to investment opportunities.
Another important development is the Venture Capital (VC) Funding Module on the Invest Qatar Gateway, developed in collaboration with Qatar Investment Authority.
The platform connects startups with investment opportunities and participating venture capital funds, many of which receive backing through QIA’s $3 billion Fund of Funds programme.
By combining startup preparation, institutional support and access to venture capital, Qatar is working to establish a more comprehensive support structure for entrepreneurs seeking to launch, develop and scale their businesses.
