QSTP Launches Revamped Incubation Programme With Fall 2026 Cohort

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, has launched its revamped Incubation Programme with the Fall 2026 cohort, welcoming 52 local and international startups across 19 sectors into a new 16-week pathway designed to accelerate their journey from validation to launch and investment readiness.

The new programme introduces a structured three-phase journey spanning Sprint, Incubation, and Funding, combining intensive venture development, supervised execution and market access, and investor introductions into one continuous pathway.

The journey begins with a four-week Sprint designed to test and strengthen each startup across key areas including product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, product readiness, market potential, financials, and team dynamics. Through workshops, hands-on development, mentorship, field work, and regular pitching, founders will be challenged to validate assumptions, demonstrate progress, and strengthen their ventures.

Following a structured evaluation process, selected startups will advance to the eight-week Incubation phase, where the focus shifts to execution. Founders will work toward establishing their businesses, engaging with the local market, securing pilot opportunities, and preparing for regional expansion and investment.

The journey concludes with a four-week Funding phase focused on connecting investment-ready startups with potential investors. Building on the progress made throughout the programme, QSTP will facilitate relevant investor introductions and support follow-up discussions.

President of QSTP, Rama Chakaki said:“Great startups are not built through ideas alone. They are built by testing assumptions, proving demand, and turning evidence into action. Our reimagined Incubation Programme gives ambitious founders the support, access, and opportunities they need to build companies with real potential, establish themselves in Qatar, and grow into the wider region.”

The Fall 2026 cohort includes 25 local and 27 international startups spanning 19 sectors, including EdTech, MedTech, FinTech, cybersecurity, and SportsTech. The cohort began the programme on September 1, becoming the first to progress through QSTP's revamped incubation journey.

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