Venture studioEmpowering entrepreneurs in the MENA region.
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Explore startup ecosystems across Qatar and build a clearer view of where new companies are forming.
- Capital
- Doha
- Region
- AS
- Population
- 2,781,677
- Currency
- QAR
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Qatar ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking | 2026 | #11 | Down 2 | B | Competitiveness, Business Climate, Performance |
 Global Innovation Index | 2025 | #48 | Up 1 | A | Innovation, Competitiveness, Research, Talent |
 Bloomberg Innovation Index | 2019 | #57 | No prior edition | B | Innovation, Research |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (countries) | 2025 | #76 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking) | Doing Business 2020 | #77 | Up 6 | B | Business Climate |
18 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Qatar
Venture studios 8
Venture studio
Venture studioCatalyst for innovation and entrepreneurial excellence.
Venture studioYour AI and disruptive tech partner in the MENA region.
The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all venture studios
Investors 5
InvestorQatar's first independent venture capital firm.
InvestorInvesting in innovative startups in the MENA region.
InvestorBacking unconventional founders and innovative ideas.
The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all investors
Incubators 3
IncubatorInnovation development and management in Qatar.
IncubatorEmpowering entrepreneurs in the MENA region.
IncubatorFostering fintech innovation and entrepreneurship in Qatar.
Accelerators 2
AcceleratorPioneering sports business opportunities in Qatar.
AcceleratorAccelerating the growth of digital entrepreneurs in Qatar.
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Raising in Qatar
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Qatar
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
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Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Qatar
How does Qatar rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #11 in IMD WCR (2026). It appears in 5 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Qatar?
Superscout has profiles for 5 investors based in Qatar, including Rasmal Ventures, AFKAR GROUP and A-typical Ventures.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Qatar?
Yes. Superscout lists 2 accelerators, 3 incubators and 8 venture studios based there, including Sport Accelerator, Ibtechar and Risin Ventures.
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- IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, 2026
- Global Innovation Index, 2025
- Bloomberg Innovation Index, 2019
- Global Startup Ecosystem Index (countries), 2025
- Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking), Doing Business 2020
Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
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