QCB Fintech Development Grant (via Qatar FinTech Hub)

Qatar Central Bank / Qatar Development Bank · Fintech grant

$412KCo-funding up to QAR 1.5M (~$412k) per company, milestone-linked

Milestone-based co-funding from Qatar Central Bank for fintechs in Qatar FinTech Hub programs, for regulatory readiness, product development and market entry.

Key terms

Up to QAR 1.5M per company, released against growth milestones
Delivered through QFTH (Pre-Acceleration/Acceleration tracks)
Eligibility criteria and dates not published - contact QFTH
Separate QDB Pre-seed Investment (QAR 730k) is equity, not this grant

Eligibility

Where: Qatar
Stages: pre-seed, seed, series-a
Needs VC/accelerator backing: No
Needs partner referral code: No
Must be incorporated: No
AI focus required: No
Students / researchers: Not eligible
Nonprofits: Not eligible

Also required

Fintech in QFTH programs

How to apply

Apply to a Qatar FinTech Hub cohort; contact QDB/QFTH for grant eligibility.

Benefit: cash
Equity-free: Yes
Decision time: —
Credit validity: —
Deadline: Cohort-based
Status: Open

Apply on official site → Check if I qualify

Verified 2026-10-23 · source