MCIT officials present a certificate to a programme participant.
Doha, Qatar: As part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s (MCIT) ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship and empower high-growth technology companies, the Ministry has announced the graduation of 10 technology companies from the third cohort of the Scale Now programme.
Simultaneously, MCIT launched the programme’s fourth cohort with the participation of 12 new companies, reaffirming its commitment to accelerating the growth of promising technology ventures and further strengthening Qatar’s position as a regional hub for innovation and digital entrepreneurship.
The graduating companies have developed innovative solutions across a range of strategic sectors, including industrial technologies, health technologies, media technologies, agricultural technologies, e-commerce, enterprise technologies, and logistics.
The graduating cohort includes, in the Industrial Technologies sector, Syook, which operates as a no-code Industrial IoT and AI platform enabling real-time asset tracking, safety, and compliance. Alongside it, Digital Petroleum provides patented AI sensor technology designed to enable instant digitalisation of industrial plants.
Across its first three cohorts, the Scale Now programme has delivered tangible results that reflect its impact in supporting the growth of high-potential technology companies.
Participating companies have collectively secured approximately $13.8m in funding, closed 388 B2B deals, and achieved an average 32 percent revenue growth.
Commenting on the programme’s achievements, Faraj Abdulla, Director of Digital Economy department at MCIT, said: “The graduation of the third cohort of the Scale Now programme reflects the tangible outcomes the program has achieved in supporting high-potential technology companies and enabling them to grow, expand, and access new markets. Throughout the programme, participating companies received tailored support covering capability building, mentorship, investment readiness, and connections with investors and strategic partners, in addition to assistance in developing expansion strategies and entering new markets.”
Ali Al Mawlawi, Director of Business Development Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, stated: “The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is pleased to partner with MCIT’s Scale Now programme, as part of our joint efforts to accelerate the growth of Qatar’s promising companies. Through this partnership, we will support entrepreneurs in areas such as capacity building, go-to-market strategies, and regulatory and financial guidance, thereby creating new opportunities for their success.”
The third cohort concluded with WareOne successfully expanding its operations into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a significant milestone that demonstrates the tangible impact of the Scale Now program in helping technology companies transform their growth ambitions into commercial success.
Commenting on this achievement, Sheikh Khalifa Al Thani, Founder and CEO of WareOne, said: “When we joined the Scale Now programme, our goal was to better understand the local market. However, the program delivered far more than we expected. Expanding a logistics platform across markets requires more than funding—it demands strategic partnerships and a deep understanding of target markets. Through the program, we received practical guidance, access to an extensive network of experts, and mentorship that enabled us to successfully expand into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
Scale Now continues to identify and support high-potential technology companies through a competitive selection process. The programme is delivered in collaboration with strategic partners, including the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Qatar Development Bank (QDB), Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council, and Invest Qatar. Together, these organisations provide an integrated support ecosystem that enhances companies’ competitiveness, attracts investment, and enables sustainable growth, contributing to the achievement of Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030.
