Qatar Development Bank (QDB) won the Startup Ecosystem Star (SES) 2025 Award by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Mind the Bridge, which recognizes institutions that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, sustained impact, and comprehensive excellence in developing innovation ecosystems worldwide.This came during a ceremony held on this occasion at the ICC headquarters in Paris, in collaboration with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the European Commission.QDB said in a statement on Tuesday that the SES Awards comes in recognition of the bank's significant contributions to fostering innovation across three categories: Best-in-class Startup Programs, Outstanding Investment Boost, and Exceptional Industry Support.The statement noted that the recognition across these categories highlights the bank's comprehensive approach to creating a nurturing, flexible and competitive environment for startups, while reinforcing its position as a key driver of innovation within the global entrepreneurship ecosystem.This win reflects QDB's commitment to providing entrepreneurs with a comprehensive support ecosystem, from training and advisory services to incubation and acceleration programs. It also highlights the bank's leading role in advancing the venture capital landscape by attracting local and international investment, promoting the role of the private sector, supporting exports, and enabling the growth of the national industrial sector through close collaboration with partners and relevant stakeholders across the country, the statement added.
