Advanced Industries

Objective of the package

Expand the utilisation of advanced technologies to increase value-add and high-skilled jobs created by the advanced manufacturing sector.

Apply now

Eligible activities

    The package supports:

    • New investments in manufacturing leveraging advanced technologies.
    • Expansion, modernisation, or digitisation of existing manufacturing facilities through the expansion of production lines, automation of existing processes or adoption of smart factory solutions

    Access full list of eligible activities here.

Advanced manufacturing

Pharmaceuticals and chemicals

Automotive

Eligibility criteria

    To qualify, the project must:

    • Operate in the advanced manufacturing sector (or a related sector using advanced tech)
    • Create at least 5 new high-skilled jobs (FTEs) in Qatar
    • Commit a minimum new investment of QAR 25 million (capex + opex over 5 years)
    • Be backed by a company with at least 5 years of experience in the sector
    • Have a healthy credit history (no defaults or restructurings in the past 12 months)
    • Use digitization, automation, or modernization technologies
    • Align with Qatar’s National Development Strategy (NDS3)
    • Demonstrate export potential

Level of support

Financial support of up to 40% of eligible local investment expenses over 5 years

  1. - Capex: 40% of machinery & equipment costs; 20% of construction costs 
  2. - Opex: % coverage will vary based on the number of high-skilled FTEs 

Eligible expenditures

Capital expenditures such as machinery, construction and fit-out.

Operational expenditures including legal setup, rentals and facility leasing.

Application process

01

Register Company Profile

Create your company profile on the Invest Qatar Gateway platform

02

Submit Preliminary Application

Submit your preliminary application for initial screening by Invest Qatar

03

Submit Full Proposal

Once screened, provide your detailed proposal for Invest Qatar’s review

04

Sign Agreement

Review and sign the contract provided by Invest Qatar

05

Execute Your Plan

Launch your project and unlock the benefits of your incentive package

Need additional help?

Read frequently asked questions