Startup delegation to Web Summit Qatar

Web Summit Qatar

Web Summit is one of the world’s most influential events for startups, SMEs, and companies active in the tech sector. This international tech conference offers a platform to showcase innovation on a global stage and attracts tens of thousands of attendees, including industry leaders from around the world. The Qatar edition of Web Summit is renowned for its focus on startups, innovation, and technology. 

Over 1,000 startups and 15,000 attendees from 81 countries visited Web Summit Qatar last year. Its popularity highlights Qatar's emerging role as a regional hub for innovation. By participating, you can pitch ideas to investors and connect with major companies from the Gulf region and beyond.

Taking part in Web Summit Qatar and its side events provides innovative companies a unique opportunity to explore local and regional markets. It opens doors to new connections and growth in the region.

NL Pavilion

The Netherlands Embassy in Qatar has its own NL Pavilion at Web Summit Qatar. It is your central base to showcase your product or service and meet with potential consumers and investors.

Why take part?

Joining the delegation offers a global platform to present yourself to an international audience. It is also an opportunity to get in touch with potential customers, investors, partners, and other startups. Together, we will put Dutch innovation on the global map.

By participating in Web Summit Qatar, you will get the opportunity to:

• present your product or service to a large, international audience;
• validate or test your product or service;
• attract new customers;
• expand your international network;
• build strategic partnerships with other companies;
• meet potential investors;
• attract talent;
• generate media attention; and
• learn about Asian and global markets and your competition.

For whom?

Web Summit Qatar focuses on innovative SMEs and tech startups looking to expand their business into the Middle East. 

We encourage startups and SMEs in the following sectors to apply:

• A.I.
• HealthTech
• Sportstech
• Climate Tech
• Energy Tech
• Agritech
• Logistics and Smart Cities

Does your company not fit this profile, but would you still like to join this trade delegation? Please explain why you should be part of the Dutch delegation to Web Summit Qatar in your application.

Programme

Registration and fees

Register to join the NL Pavilion delegation at Web Summit Qatar. Do so before 6 December 2024.

Once selected, you will receive detailed information about the mission.

Fees

The participation fee is €500 (excluding VAT) per company and covers:

• Unlimited access to Web Summit Qatar for two participants;
• Use of the NL Pavilion as a meeting point;
• Access to all side events and networking activities;
• Opportunity to sign contracts or Memoranda of Understanding in the presence of the delegation leadership;
• Support from the Embassy of the Netherlands in Doha.

Travel and accommodation

Travel and accommodation are at your own expense. This also applies to meals and drinks unless specified otherwise.

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Organisation

The Embassy of the Netherlands in Doha, in collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organises the NL Pavilion and delegation to Web Summit Qatar.

Responsible Business Conduct

The Dutch government emphasises responsible business conduct (RBC) and endorses the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. These guidelines state the RBC standards for internationally active entrepreneurs. Following the OECD guidelines is one condition for participation in this mission.

More information

For more details, please contact: 

Jalal Dahham, Economic advisor
Embassy of the Netherlands in Doha
Phone: +974 33174757
Email: jalal.dahham@minbuza.nl