Pitching arena

  • Time

    5:00 to 8:00 pm

  • Date

    November 17–18, 2025

  • Venue

    Doha Exhibition & Convention
    Center (DECC)

EVENT OVERVIEW

The Pitching Arena is a two-day dealmaking showcase connecting Qatar-based startups with investors to accelerate funding, partnerships, and growth.

For startup

Close your round with high-visibility expo-sure to local and international investors.

For investor

Commit a ticket with direct access to curated, investment-ready startups.

Agenda

17 November 2025SEED STAGE
STARTUPS

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Pitching Arena

3-min pitch on stage
2-min interactive activity or audience Q/A

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Speed Pitching with Investors

18 November 2025BEYOND SEED STAGE
STARTUPS

5:00 to 7:00 pm

Pitching Arena

3-min pitch on stage
2-min interactive activity or audience Q/A

7:00 to 8:00 pm

Speed Pitching with Investors

eligibilty

STARTUPS

DAY 1 (SEED STAGE)

Early-stage, Qatar-based startups Raising first or significant angel investment Validated product and early traction Aligned with NDS 2030 priority sectors Seeking angel investor connections.


DAY 2 (BEYOND SEED)

Qatar-based scaleups with proven traction Raising Series A or growth rounds Established customer base and revenues Aligned with NDS 2030 priority sectors Seeking VC and/or private equity.

INVESTORS

DAY 1 FOCUS

angel investors, syndicates, early-stage networks, incubators/accelerators seeking pipeline.


DAY 2 FOCUS

venture capital funds (regional/local), family offices, corporate venture arms.

WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR

PITCHING ARENA

“Pitching Ring” style
central stage

Immersive 180° seating for
an “in-the-action” feel.

Gamified audience
challenges for live polling,
Q&A, and voting
.

Investor booking for 1:1
meetings post-pitches.

key dates

APPLICATIONS CLOSE
18th OCTOBER 2025

INVESTMENT READINESS
BOOTCAMP 11-12 NOVEMBER

PITCHING ARENA
17-18 NOVEMBER

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