Make the Deal
Where Innovation Meets Investment
Make the Deal
Where Innovation Meets Investment
Make the Deal
Where Innovation Meets Investment
Make the Deal
Where Innovation Meets Investment
Make the Deal
Where Innovation Meets Investment
Make the Deal
Where Innovation Meets Investment
Make the Deal
Where Innovation Meets Investment
Make the Deal
Where Innovation Meets Investment
Make the Deal
Where Innovation Meets Investment
Make The Deal
Uniting Startups and Investors
The DIC’s Make The Deal (MTD) programme offers a unique platform for high-impact tech startups to connect with a network of local and regional investors. Aimed at fostering a vibrant ecosystem of innovation and investment MTD encourages entrepreneurs to showcase realistic, technology-driven solutions. Prior to the pivotal pitch day, MTD offers startups the chance to secure early interest from investors, marking a critical step towards building partnerships and achieving market success.
Eligibility Criteria
The call for Make The Deal 2024 is open to high-impact tech startups in the MENA region, from early concept to growth stages. Local and regional investors ready to fuel these ventures and explore unparalleled investment opportunities can use the MTD platform to connect.
Selection Criteria
- (Growth Stage Startups)
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Market Traction
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Product/Service Innovation+Technology
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Past Funding and Financial Strength
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Founder Team Expertise
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Business Model and Competitive Advantage
Selection Criteria
- (Idea Startups)
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Feasibility and Validation
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Market potential and scalability
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Investment Readiness
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Innovation and Problem Solving
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Founder Team
Application Process
Application Process
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15th January
Applications Open
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03rd February
Applications Close
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6th February - 24th February
Mentoring
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6th February - 17th February
Pre MTD-Match Making
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20th February
Announce The Top Startups To Pitch On Stage
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25th January
MTD (Main Event)
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Applications are open for startups & investors
Past Speakers
FAQ
Frequency Asked Questions
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a) Who can apply for the 6th edition of Make the Deal?
Eligibility for Idea Stage Startups
1) Tech-enabled startup
2) MENA region-based startup
3) Pre-seed and beyond
4) Early-stage and Growth-stage startups
Growth Stage Startups
1) Willing to invest in the MENA region
2) Interest to invest in tech-enabled startups -
b) How many startups will be selected?
For the Final Day, 20-30 top startups will be selected.
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c) If I just have an idea, can I still apply for MTD?
We welcome all startups in the region who at least have a Proof of Concept (POC) and are investment ready.
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d) Will this event be in person, virtual or hybrid?
This would be a hybrid program; most sub-activities would be conducted online, and the final day would be an in-person event.
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e) My startup is based outside Qatar in the MENA region, will my costs be covered by the organizers for travelling to Qatar?
Travel & Accommodation costs will not be covered or reimbursed by the event organizers.
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f) I am an investor from the region but will not be able to travel to Qatar for the event, can I still participate?
Yes, we have a provision for regional investors to participate in the event remotely.
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g) Is there any limitation on the stage of the startup?
The event is open to early-stage and growth-stage startups (Pre-seed and beyond).
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h) My startup is registered internationally but also operates in the MENA region; can I still apply?
Yes, we are welcoming all startups registered/ or operating in the MENA region.
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
Contact Us
For any queries, write to us
INCUBATION@MCIT.GOV.QA
+974 44733423
