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Application and Selection Process

Application and selection process

Applicants undergo a selection process to ensure they meet our requirements. This includes demonstrating why we should have confidence in their long-term strategy, the performance of their fund, and information on their plans to help nurture and develop Qatar’s start-up and venture capital ecosystem.

Fund managers must undertake a three-stage selection process to determine their eligibility and their funds’ suitability for investment. 

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Stage 1: Reviewing eligibility criteria​


  • The applicant's key characteristics will be reviewed to determine eligibility requirements.

  • Eligibility requirements are set out in detail here​


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Stage 2: Commercial and development scorecards


  • ​The fund’s performance, strategy, potential impact on the domestic economy, knowledge transfer, and talent development will be assessed.

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Stage 3: Due diligence and investment decision


  • ​​A final review will be conducted to determine an investment decision.

Information on how to submit an application is set out in detail here. 

For any questions about the application process, please contact qatarfofinbox@qia.qa.

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Application requirements and eligibility criteria

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Application and selection process

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Submit an application

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