THE START-UP ACCELERATOR

Connecting innovators with investment at World Summit AI Qatar

For start-ups, scale-ups and unicorns to meet with investors, businesses and big tech

 

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About the Accelerator

Ready to supercharge your growth?

We’re growing –  are you?

WSAI Qatar 2026 will be bigger, bolder, and built for making high-impact connections.

At The Accelerator, you’re not just networking—you’re unlocking a fast track to leads, partnerships, and growth in the heart of World Summit AI, Qatar. If you’re serious about growth, this is where you need to be.

To be part of the WSAI accelerator, you must fit into one of the below three categories
Pioneer: Pre-investment stage, or has under £1 million in funding
Impact: Product/solution has launched. £1-£3 million in funding
Scale: Growth phase, £3 million+ in funding and expanding globally

Why join The Accelerator?

  • Your own branded pod for the duration of the summit– Meet potential clients, investors, and partners in a prime networking zone.
  • Speaking slot upgrade – Get your voice heard on a global stage (optional add-on)
  • Opportunity to be shortlisted for the start-up stage pitch competition
  • 2 Full-Access Passes – Dive into the entire World Summit AI experience
  • 20% off 0f additional passes
  • Your company description and a link to your website on the WSAI website
  • Your company description and a link to your website within the event networking app
  • AI-powered matchmaking with investors and clients via our app
    Branded as an Official Accelerator Partner

Who will you meet?

>> VCs
>> Investors
>> Big Tech companies
>> Corporates & Enterprises
>> Consultants
>> Associations and companies with funding initiatives
>> The competition!

Why it is the best decision you can make for your business?

  • Dedicated area for investors, VCs, and big tech to find you
  • 2 full days of pure networking where business connections and future partners can come and find YOU, leaving a whole day for you to meet WSAI speakers, other contacts and explore the show
  • A stage dedicated to innovator presentations when you add on a speaking slot
  • No more competing against the big expo area and ‘hoping’ the right people will swing by
  • Dedicated campaigns across the ENTIRE WSAI network (that’s 500,000+ people by the way) to invite the RIGHT people to come and meet you
  • Join the success stories of start-ups meeting their future partners at WSAI. Our community is growing SO fast we were able to give an entire focused area to this segment of the ecosystem this year!