The Sport Accelerator is a pioneer sport business hub that brings together elite sport businesses under one roof.
It is a dedicated sector within Aspire Zone established to leverage Qatar’s status as a global sports business hub by creating new business opportunities for the private sector, attracting foreign investment and developing Qatari entrepreneurs. Through these activities, the Sport Accelerator will increase the share of the sports sector in Qatar’s economy, in support of Qatar National Vision 2030.
The Sport Accelerator is designed to take advantage of the economic infrastructure developed by its partner organisations, which together offer a business landscape that is flexible, reliable and committed to the sports sector.
The Sport Accelerator benefits from a flexible incorporation structure, with the MEC and the QFC complementing each other as regulators of trade and commerce in Qatar. Through its partnership with these organisations, the Sport Accelerator allows businesses the flexibility of choosing a business vehicle regulated by either the MEC or the QFC, depending on their requirements.
The Aspire Foundation has a renowned team of experts with strong knowledge of and background in the sports sector. As part of the Sport Accelerator’s offerings, businesses will have access to the Aspire Foundation’s expertise and business intelligence.
As with the incorporation of business, two legal and regulatory frameworks supplement each other - one managed by the MEC and the other by the QFC, regarding legal, tax and dispute-resolution issues. The Sport Accelerator has been set up to ensure businesses can choose the legal and regulatory structures that benefit them.
The Sport Accelerator will have access to QDB’s wealth of expertise in setting up businesses, such as choosing a business structure or growing an existing business, the Sport Accelerator will benefit from a range of such services provided by QDB including incubation assistance for new start-ups.
We blend entrepreneurial spirit with top global sport businesses, in an environment that’s been specifically created to encourage success. These partners include:
The Aspire Zone Foundation is Qatar’s leading international sports destination. A key player in galvanising the sports economy in Qatar, this major event destination also provides world-class facilities aimed at developing champions.
The Qatar Financial Centre is one of the world’s leading and fastest-growing on-shore business and financial centres, offering incorporation legal and regulatory services, and excellent networking opportunities.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce is committed to creating a safe and enabled business environment in Qatar. Implementing a single window system, the Ministry also offers incorporation and legal services.
Responsible for delivering the infrastructure and host country planning for the 2022 World Cup, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy can provide sport infrastructure expertise and business opportunities.
The Qatar Development Bank supports the development of Qatari entrepreneurs, sports technology, and provides business know-how, financial services and consultancy.
