QBIC announces 2nd virtual Demo Day for graduating startups from two programmes

Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB), has announced its plans to launch the 14th edition of Demo Day for graduating startups from two of its flagship programmes, the Lean Startup Programme and Lean Acceleration Programme.

Twelve startups will be chosen to showcase their business ventures to all types of investors, aspiring entrepreneurs, and a panel of industry experts. The event will be streamed online and can be watched virtually from any location.Under the theme ‘Qatar’s Fastest-Growing Startups, Your Next Smart Investment’, QBIC welcomes all investors and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking inspiration to its Demo Day event on July 11. For those seeking new and smart investments in Qatar, the event presents an excellent opportunity to explore and connect with the founders of these rising startups.The event will be held online for the second year in a row, enabling everyone to participate in this distinctive digital experience from any location. Audiences that cannot watch the live broadcast will be able to watch a full recording of the event on the dedicated Demo Day website, demoday.qbic.qa, which also includes full information on the participating startups and exclusive links to arrange one-on-one meetings with each company to discuss avenues of collaboration and investment.The 2021 edition of Demo Day is supported by numerous key players from Qatar’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and these include Ooredoo, QBIC’s Incubation Partner, in addition to Qatar Financial Centre, Doha Tech Angels, MBK Holding, and Snoonu as Ecosystem Partners. These partners have played an integral role in the development of Qatar’s startup domain and continue to add value by supporting tomorrow’s success stories.It is worth noting that QBIC will continue to provide support, advice, and guidance to the startups participating in Demo Day as part of its contribution to developing a robust ecosystem and providing a sustainable business environment for entrepreneurs in the State of Qatar.Interested investors and entrepreneurs can register to watch the event by visiting demoday.qbic.qa.