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01. Introduction

01. Introduction
02. Who can apply
03. What you need to know

Innovation Coupon

Fund your early-stage startup in Qatar. Apply for Innovation Coupon.

Sections

01. Introduction
02. Who can apply
03. What you need to know

Introduction

The Innovation Coupon is a grant from our Research, Development, and Innovation division that helps people and startups scale their ideas.

It provides three tiers of funding that help applicants gradually develop their ideas and get them market ready.

Who can apply

If you’re applying with an SME or startup, it must:

be a registered entity in Qatar
be based in Qatar and at least 20 percent owned by a Qatari individual or entity
not exceed 100 people in staff
not be owned 50 percent or more by large companies and/or government entities
not be listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE)
not represent a government authority, entity, institute, etc
not be enrolled in any Qatar Foundation fund/grant agreement at the time of your application for Innovation Coupon

If you’re applying as an individual applicant, you must:

be a Qatari national or a resident of Qatar who does not own a company
not represent a government authority, entity, institute, etc
not be enrolled in any Qatar Foundation fund/grant agreement at the time of your application for Innovation Coupon

Research at Qatar Foundation

In our quest to make Qatar a leading hub for research and innovation, we’ve built several pioneering initiatives that are triggering transformative change across the nation, the region, and the world-at-large.

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Incubation and Funding Programs at Qatar Foundation

We also offer a number of opportunities with partners like 500 Startups and the European Innovation Academy that can help turn your ideas into impact. We’re always on the lookout for promising ideas and ambitious personalities to help take them to the next level.

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What you need to know

You can apply for the Innovation Coupon through one of three tiers. Each tier is time-limited and designed to develop your idea depending on its current stage.

Tier 1: Developing Proof-of-Concept

If you just have an idea, but you’re not sure if it’s feasible or you need to develop it further, this tier is for you. It’s only open for individual applicants and provides funding up to QAR 50,000.

Tier 2: Idea Design and Development

Tier 2 is for those who are looking to understand how to take their ideas to market and start exploring their business plan and value proposition. It’s open for individuals, startups, and SMEs and provides funding up to QAR 100,000. Any startups or SMEs applying need to have 25 percent in matching funds ready.

Tier 3: Path to Market

Tier 3 is for those who know their business risks, understand their value proposition, and have a demo product. It’s open for individual applicants, startups, and SMEs, and provides funding up to QAR 200,000. Any startups or SMEs applying need to have 50 percent in matching funds ready.