The application link is at the top of our website, or you can click here: www.f6s.com/sbcqatarsportstech2021/apply

Our team will be in touch with startups who made the shortlist and will schedule a video conference.

We will then invite the top 20 startups to our virtual Selection Day and will make the final selection of 10 startups from that group.

We aim to notify all applicants as soon as possible after the application deadline whether or not they are invited to attend the Selection Days. You will be informed, at the latest, three weeks in advance of Selection Day with all the necessary practical information.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, Selection Day will be held virtually on Thursday, 28th October (to be confirmed).

For the Qatar SportsTech Accelerator, we are specifically looking for startups who are working on solving problems and creating opportunities within the SportsTech industry. The basis for all of our partnerships is, that we want to collaborate with people who share our values and our vision.

To qualify, you must:

• have a sports-focused product.
• have a working MVP.
• have traction.
• have more than 1 team member.
• be willing to be based in Qatar full-time for the duration of the program.
• be looking to register a branch in Qatar through Qatar Financial Centre.

Up to 4 members of your team can attend Qatar Sportstech for the full 3 months.

You need to fly to Hamad International Airport in Qatar. Expenses for traveling to Qatar are not covered by Qatar SportsTech. To find our office location, check the Google maps link below.

You will need a VISA to enter Qatar and, in most cases, a tourist VISA will suffice. Find more information here about how long your VISA will last: http://www.visitqatar.qa/plan/visas-requirements.html

Apply for a VISA here: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/qatar-tourist-visa.html

1 – 4 core team members are required to attend the program.

No. After the program, you are free to move anywhere. However, keep in mind that we do look for startups that are looking to establish a branch in Qatar. So as long as you’re registered in Qatar and spend 6 months of the year here, you can move anywhere.

Once your startup qualifies to join the program, our partners, mentors and team are fully committed to investing in your success. So, your team is expected to be equally committed and on-site for the 3 months. However, team members can rotate on who is present throughout the program.

To accelerate your startup throughout the 3-month program. Your startup will benefit from:

• Having privileged access to Qatar Sportstech prototype and test labs.
• Working directly with the global partners and leaders such as innovation engineers, product category owners, innovation & creative leaders, value chain experts and professionals.
• Attending startup classes and workshops – tailored to your needs for building your company.
• Receiving hands-on support from our experts – on topics such as business development, UX, design, growth hacking and fundraising.

The program will end in December with a large Demo-Day event, where each of the 10 startups will showcase their business  and their progress during the program, to the partners, external investors and the press.

QST invests $150,000 of which, $20K is in cash and $130K in the discounted in-kind value, for 7% equity stake. Startups who have a valid MVP and traction may be eligible for an additional $20K in funding, based on approval from our Investment Committee. 
There is the option for special cases – special cases are considered for startups who have previously raised at a higher valuation and can provide proof through 1) investment contract and 2) finances received. All special cases are subject to approval through a committee and may delay response.

You can find a template of our Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Convertible Note here:

Memorandum of Understanding

Convertible Note

Throughout the program, we regularly update our website and social media channels with photos and footage of our ongoing partner events, specialist workshops, social events, community events and other content. We also have close relations with the local media and our startups and their innovations are often featured in local articles. 

There will be a Demo Day in February. To keep the focus of this day on supporting our 10 startups, this event will only be open to external investors and the press. However, you can follow our Demo Day updates through our and our startups’ social media channels. 

No, Qatar Sportstech will not provide accommodation. However, we will help you to find accomodation.

We provide free office space for your team (1-4 people) for the three months duration of the program and for three months to settle in after the program.