Invest Qatar has announced its participation in the Web Summit Qatar 2025 for the second year through the Startup Qatar Pavilion. As an official partner, Invest Qatar aims to showcase the country’s dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, business-friendly environment and the wealth of opportunities available to startups looking to scale in Qatar and beyond.

Building on last year’s record engagement, the pavilion will offer exclusive services and opportunities, tailored for startups and entrepreneurs, reinforcing Qatar’s position as a thriving hub for innovation and business growth. These services include instant business setup and licensing services, access to investment programmes, funding opportunities and specialised immigration and expert support.

Additionally, the pavilion will connect attendees with key national entities that play a pivotal role in supporting startups, including the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Qatar Development Bank (QDB), Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council, Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), Media City Qatar (MCQ) and Qatar Manpower Solutions (Jusour).

Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO, Invest Qatar, said: “We look forward to showcasing Qatar’s dynamic startup ecosystem at Web Summit Qatar 2025, reaffirming our commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and innovators. Startup Qatar has already demonstrated its impact in attracting world-class startups and we are excited to continue providing a robust platform for global entrepreneurs, investors and stakeholders at this year’s event.”

With over 25,000 attendees, 1,500+ startups and 600+ investors expected at Web Summit Qatar 2025, the Startup Qatar Pavilion (Booth E201) will serve as a key destination for startups and investors exploring the opportunities within Qatar’s growing startup ecosystem.

In a major milestone, Startup Qatar recently announced the first cohort of successful applicants of its Investment Program, which attracted nearly 2,000 applications. Successful startups received a total of QAR 43.8 million ($12 million) in funding, along with benefits such as access to a shared office space in one of Qatar’s leading local incubators, accommodation and free entrepreneur visas to support them in establishing and expanding operations in Qatar.  These startups represent a diverse range of industries, including e-gaming, edtech, sportstech, cleantech, healthtech and fintech.