TASMU Accelerator Signs Cooperation Agreements with Cohort Champions and Strategic Partners to Support the Third Cohort

• Eman Al Kuwari: “The signing of these agreements reflects our shared commitment to start-ups, and the importance of empowering them to generate tangible impact and succeed in building a business environment that fosters innovation.”
• The agreements represent a shared commitment to strengthening Qatar’s digital entrepreneurship ecosystem by providing facilities and incentives that support the expansion of start-ups in the local market.
• The TASMU Accelerator received more than 1,000 applications from 77 countries for its third cohort.
• Senior officials from the ICT sector and representatives of partner organizations attended the signing ceremony.

As part of its commitment to fostering a dynamic digital business ecosystem and supporting the growth of start-ups in their journey towards market readiness, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), signed cooperation agreements with six leading organizations to support the third cohort of TASMU Accelerator.

The Cohort Champions include Qatar National Bank (QNB), Deloitte, and Ooredoo, who will each award QAR 200,000 to three top-performing start-ups during the Demo Day, in recognition of their innovative solutions and their contribution to advancing Qatar’s digital transformation.

The Strategic Partners include Commercial Bank (CB), Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and Qatar Development Bank (QDB). CB will provide free accounts to start-ups without a minimum deposit requirement, QFC will provide technical and business advisory services, support with licensing procedures, and offer incentives to companies nominated by the TASMU Accelerator, provided their activities fall within the scope of those authorized by or through QFC. QDB will ensure start-ups qualify for the Talent Community program, in addition to offering up to six months of free housing and creating opportunities for co-investment through its investment arm.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ms. Eman Al-Kuwari, Director of the Digital Innovation Department at MCIT, said “The signing of these agreements reflects our shared commitment to start-ups, and the importance of empowering them to generate tangible impact and succeed in building a business environment that fosters innovation.”

She emphasized the importance of institutional integration, knowledge exchange and collaboration with digital innovation leaders to support start-ups in expanding their operations and accelerating their entry into the local market. through building a strong network of strategic partnerships with local and global institutions, reinforcing Qatar’s position as a regional hub for digital innovation.

These collaborations will further reinforce the progress of the TASMU Accelerator and consolidate its role as a leading national platform for supporting digital entrepreneurs. The program has already gained broad international recognition, with its third cohort attracting more than 1,000 applications from 77 countries. This strong response underscores the accelerator’s ability to attract top talent and innovative ideas from diverse markets, and to position itself as a gateway connecting global innovators with Qatar’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

These agreements aim to strengthen the capacity of the third cohort of start-ups to enter the Qatari market, expand their operations and develop innovative solutions aligned with the Digital Agenda 2030 and the Qatar National Vision 2030, supporting the country’s transition towards the digital economy.

The ceremony was attended by senior officials from the ICT sector, partner organizations, industry experts and invited guests, reflecting a shared commitment to driving innovation and reinforcing strategic cooperation to advance Qatar’s digital entrepreneurship ecosystem.