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QSTP XLR8 Accelerator

Qatar Science & Technology Park (Qatar Foundation) · Pre-company accelerator

VariesFree 14-week program; winners get incorporation at QSTP and a paid product-development intern

QSTP's flagship 14-week program helping Qatar-resident teams test and prototype tech ideas, with incorporation support for winners.

Key terms

Teams of up to 5, all Qatar residents
Not open to already established private companies
Cycle 15 ran Feb-May 2025; no 2026 cycle announced yet

Eligibility

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

Also required

All team members must be Qatar residents

How to apply

Apply online when QSTP announces the next XLR8 cycle.

Benefit: in-kind
Equity-free: Yes
Decision time: —
Credit validity: —
Deadline: Annual cycle (typ. January)
Status: Paused — next round TBA

Apply on official site → Check if I qualify

Verified 2026-10-23 · source

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