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Qatar Development Bank (QDB) is a fully owned government financial entity set up by an Emiri Decree to invest in and develop local industries by supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Qatar. QDB realigned its strategy to that of Qatar National Vision 2030 to promote and facilitate the development and growth of SMEs in core economic sectors that will result in long-term socio-economic benefits to the people of Qatar.

In addition to providing financial assistance, the banks’ other main focus is to provide advisory support and guidance to SMEs on how to start up, grow and expand their activities, with the aim of developing a sustainable economy. QDB recently launched an added service under TASDEER or Qatar Export Development Agency (QEDA) to provide export financing and business development and promotion support to Qatar based SME exporters.

TASMU Accelerator is fueling the future by enabling tech start-ups to change the world and to enable the digital transformation of Qatar. We’re dedicated to giving visionaries the tools and resources needed to expand their solutions to the Qatari market successfully. By providing an environment to thrive, world-class businesses can help create an impactful future, enriching the lives of Qatar’s citizens, residents, and visitors.

Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) offers unparalleled benefits; from bespoke property solutions to smart technology.Qatar Free Zones are made up of two free zones, Ras Bufontas, the airport free zone, is connected to the award-winning Hamad International Airport, and Umm Al Houl, the sea port free zone, sits next to the world’s newest greenfield deep-seaport.

Media City Qatar is an emerging, collaborative hub for media companies, entrepreneurs, innovators, creative talent, and a regional leader in the media industry, contributing to Qatar’s economic diversification.

Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH) serves as a key enabler in advancing the Third Financial Sector Strategy and the National FinTech Strategy, being a central hub for fintech innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is an onshore business and financial centre located in Doha, established by Law No. 7 of 2005 of the State of Qatar. A world-class platform for companies, QFC offers its own legal, regulatory, tax and business environment, contributing to the decisive economic development and diversification prescribed by Qatar National Vision 2030.

Companies House is a unified platform for company registration and licensing across Qatar’s economic zones, simplifying business setup and access to related investor services.

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in the State of Qatar is the government entity responsible for regulating and developing the telecommunications and information technology sector in Qatar. The ministry works to implement the policies of the Qatari government in the field of communications and information technology, while promoting technology and innovation in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, in addition to providing high-quality services to the citizens and businesses in Qatar.

As part of it's mandate to enrich the Digital Industry sector MCIT provides a collection in programs and intiatives that helps conceiving in growing tech enterprises in Qatar.

The Government Communications Office (GCO) was established on 16 June 2015 under Amiri Decree no. 27. It serves to coordinate communications across government and public sector-funded agencies. The GCO falls directly under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister.

The GCO communicates the priorities of the government of the State of Qatar, works with ministries and other key organisations to tell Qatar’s story and supports government entities in responding to media enquiries in a timely manner.

The GCO is a valuable partner to local, regional and international media, interest groups, the general public and others seeking to learn more about Qatar.

Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council was established in 2018, representing a new milestone in Qatar’s research, development and innovation (RDI) agenda. QRDI provides several research and innovation-related programs and grants to researchers and entrepreneurs in Qatar, as well as global start-ups considering Qatar their next destination.

Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, is a global hub for deep tech with impact—with a vision to create a future where technology and science positively impact humanity and the natural world. Through our programs, partners, campus, and impact reach, we convene founders, operators, and investors to grow disruptive science and technology companies, and nurture these companies to achieve outlier impact and financial returns.

WISE is a dynamic platform that promotes innovation in education through a diverse portfolio of initiatives in policy engagement, research, leadership, and practitioner programs.

Scale Now (برنامج واصل), is a first-of-its-kind scale-up program designed to empower Qatar’s entrepreneurs with the tools and support needed to develop their companies locally and expand globally. The program is built on three pillars: capability building & mentorship, local go-to-market support, and expansion readiness.

Qai is an artificial intelligence company headquartered in Qatar and a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). It develops, operates, and invests in advanced AI infrastructure, technologies, and systems to enable the deployment of secure and trusted technologies across key public and private sectors globally. Working with global technology firms, leading research institutions, and national partners, Qai delivers resilient, human-centric AI solutions that drive innovation and support economic diversification in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar. QIA was established in 2005 to protect and grow Qatar’s financial assets and to diversify the economy.