XLR8

Run by Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP).

XLR8 is a 14-week in-person programme in Doha offering intensive training and mentorship to turn tech-based ideas into commercially viable businesses. Teams of up to 5 are admitted, restricted to Qatar residents with an early-stage tech concept; the programme is on Cohort 15. Neither a funding amount nor equity terms appear on the programme page.

Investment

Not disclosed

Equity taken

Not disclosed

Duration

14 weeks (Shorter than MENA median 22 wks · Shorter than global median 20 wks)

Format

in person

Cadence

Not disclosed

Location

Doha, Qatar

Sectors

• Generalist

How to apply

Official website

This programme has notes explaining its undisclosed figures, available in the full dataset.

Sources

Every figure above is taken from these pages, published by the programme or its parent organisation.

• https://qstp.qa/xlr8/ read 2026-09-07 — supports name, organization, city, country, country code, duration weeks, duration note, cheque note, equity note, sectors, format, application url, website, status

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Last verified 2026-09-07.