Qatar and Uzbekistan`s growing synergies are setting the stage for a dynamic partnership in the global startup landscape. Combining Uzbekistan’s emerging tech talent with Qatar’s world-class infrastructure, both nations are exploring meaningful ways to integrate their startup ecosystems and foster cross-border collaboration.
Qatar Offers Established Tech Ecosystem and Funding Options
Qatar’s innovation-driven economy has earmarked over QAR 3.65 billion (USD 1 billion) to support startups. Furthermore the States established tech ecosystem offers a robust funding pipeline that includes equity-free grants, seed capital and growth-stage investment. Complementing this is Qatar`s investor-friendly environment—characterised by onshore and offshore jurisdictions, full foreign ownership and strategic access to other Gulf markets including the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Entrepreneurs Aiming To Link MENA and Central Asia
On the other hand, Uzbekistan, is becoming an increasingly vibrant source of startup innovation across sectors including AI, fintech, and SaaS. A new wave of entrepreneurs from Central Asia is seeking to connect with MENA-based investors, incubators, and strategic partners to scale globally. One firm helping to build this bridge is Startup Garage, which recently established a presence in Doha. Rather than acting purely as a market entrant, the firm is acting as a facilitator of deeper cooperation between government-backed incubators, VC funds, and innovation hubs in both countries. Discussions with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) are underway to launch cross-border incubation programmes, with the goal of creating shared resources and mutual learning opportunities.
Building on Qatar Web Summit 2025
The impact of this emerging partnership is already visible. Around 20 Uzbek startups—including TPM, Karmon AI, LaMenu, and Datageze—participated in the Web Summit Qatar 2025, connecting with Qatari investors, tech companies and corporate partners. New co-investment deals are also being negotiated with local VC funds to channel capital into promising startups from both regions. Looking ahead, the collaboration aims to enable over 50 startups to benefit from joint funding, mentorship, and access to markets. By leveraging the strengths of both ecosystems—Qatar’s capital and infrastructure, and Uzbekistan’s innovation and talent—the two countries are crafting a compelling model for regional startup cooperation.
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