Startup Grind Qatar Celebrates Innovation at First Tech Startup Community Awards
- Startup Grind Qatar Hosts Inaugural Tech Startup Community Awards to celebrate innovation and growth in Qatar’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Over 150 nominations across 9 award categories, including “Tech Disruptor of the Year” and “Female Founder of the Year.”
- Partnerships with leading sponsors like Qatar Financial Center and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, driving support for local startups.
Startup Grind Qatar, the local chapter of the world-renowned startup community, hosted its Tech Startup Community Awards Programme, an initiative designed to honor exceptional achievements in Qatar’s technology and innovation landscape. Supported by Arisio.io, the inaugural awards highlighted the contributions of individuals and organizations shaping the country’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
A Tribute to Community and Collaboration
Speaking at the event, the Chapter Director of Startup Grind Qatar emphasized:
“Community is the core of everything we do. These awards not only recognize excellence but also showcase the collaborative spirit and innovation powering Qatar’s ecosystem.”Guest of Honor HE Sheikh Mansoor Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chairman of MBK Holdings, underscored the importance of community, noting that successful ecosystems rely heavily on their people.
Celebrating Excellence: Award Categories and Winners
With over 150 nominations, the awards acknowledged contributors across diverse categories, including:
- Community Builder of the Year: Ramzan Al Naimi
- Mentor of the Year: Marcel Dridje
- Startup Trainer of the Year: Emad Saif
- Idea Stage Startup of the Year: Tatami
- Growth Stage Startup of the Year: SkipCash
- Tech Disruptor of the Year: Tenn.Ai
- Most Value-Added Investor: Qatar Development Bank
- Female Founder of the Year: Reema Al Kuwari
- Breakthrough Startup of the Year: Wqtah
The ceremony, held on January 13th at Workinton Qatar, brought together stakeholders from across the ecosystem to celebrate these achievements.
Empowering Innovation Through Strategic Partnerships
The event was made possible by support from partners like Workinton Qatar, eHARIS, and Google Developers Group Qatar, and sponsors such as:
- Qatar Financial Center
- Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Digital Incubation Center)
- Media City Qatar
- Builder.ai, Urban Point, Jeeb, Hyperthink Systems, and Kaic
About Startup Grind Qatar
Startup Grind Qatar is part of the global Startup Grind community, the world’s largest network of startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Dedicated to fostering local innovation, the Qatar chapter hosts events, workshops, and initiatives that connect and empower the country’s tech ecosystem.
With this inaugural awards program, Startup Grind Qatar has set the stage for a brighter future of collaboration, innovation, and community-driven success in the region.