SCALE7 Pre-Acceleration & Acceleration Programs – Wave 6 (2026)

The SCALE7 Pre-Acceleration & Acceleration Programs – Wave 6 (2026) is a 7-week hybrid initiative delivered by SCALE7, Qatar Development Bank’s hub for Creative and Cultural Industries startups. The program is designed to support technology-driven startups at different stages of development, providing structured learning, tailored mentorship, hands-on market guidance, and investment readiness support.

The program offers two tracks to meet startups where they are:

• Pre-Acceleration Track: For early-stage, MVP-ready startups focused on product validation, development, and go-to-market readiness.
• Acceleration Track: For market-ready startups focused on revenue growth, customer acquisition, and investment readiness.

Participants gain access to SCALE7 and Qatar Development Bank’s wider ecosystem, including mentorship, in-kind support, and exposure to milestone-based equity investment opportunities. The program culminates in a Pitch Day, giving startups a platform to showcase their ventures to potential investors and partners.

The program targets startups operating in Advertising, Fashion Tech, Literature, Language Tech, Gaming, and Digital Product Design & Craft, and is open to both local and international founders who are or will become a Qatari legal entity during the program.

Duration: 7 weeks (5 weeks online + 2 weeks in Doha, Qatar)
Application deadline: 31 January 2026
Program dates: 5 April – 20 May 2026