Victoria Courts Qatari Investors with Promising Opportunities in Startups and Key Sectors

Qatar, 6 May, 2025 : The State of Victoria, Australia, is urging Qatari investors to explore its booming startup ecosystem and investment opportunities across sectors like renewable energy, health, agri-food, sports, education, and technology.

Speaking to The Peninsula, Gönül Serbest, Victoria’s Trade and Investment Commissioner, highlighted the state’s $129 billion innovation economy and Melbourne’s status as a top 40 global startup hub. She said Victoria offers a stable, globally connected environment aligned with Qatar’s economic vision.

Sport has emerged as a key area of cooperation, with strong participation from Qatar in recent Melbourne trade events. Future trade missions to the Gulf are planned to deepen ties in sports tech, education, and clean energy, where Victoria targets 95% renewable electricity by 2035.

Victoria also promotes its strengths in agriculture and education, positioning itself as a gateway to the Asia-Pacific for Qatari investors.