Doha:The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar, also known as Invest Qatar, has introduced the “Road to Web Summit Qatar 2027” program as part of its “Startup Qatar” initiative. This new program is designed to assist promising startups by enhancing their access to investors and facilitating the establishment of business and investment relationships in preparation for the Web Summit scheduled to take place in Doha in 2027.

According to Hukoomi, the announcement of the program was made during Invest Qatar’s participation in the Web Summit held in Lisbon. The program has been crafted in collaboration with Web Summit organizers and involves several key partners from Qatar’s startup and entrepreneurship community.

Dr. Hamad Rashid Al Naimi, Executive Director of Strategy at Invest Qatar, stated that the program aims to transform global exposure into tangible business results for startups. This is achieved through specialized mentorship combined with practical training, enabling entrepreneurs to confidently engage with investors, highlight their companies’ growth potential, and explore strategic partnership opportunities for global market expansion.

The “Road to Web Summit Qatar 2027” program aligns with the objectives of the “Startup Qatar” initiative by facilitating access to global markets, expanding the reach to investors, and forming strategic partnerships to support business growth and international market entry.

In executing the program, Invest Qatar is working with various stakeholders in Qatar’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, including the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Government Communications Office, Qatar Investment Authority, Qatar Development Bank, Qatar Science and Technology Park, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University.