Startup Grind Celebrates the Winners of Qatar's Tech Startup Awards

Doha, Qatar - Startup Grind Qatar (SGQ) hosted its Tech Startup Community Awards Programme, an event designed to recognize and celebrate the remarkable achievements of individuals and startups contributing to the growth and innovation of Qatar’s tech ecosystem. Held on January 13 at Workinton Qatar in the Alfardan Centre, the awards ceremony brought together a diverse group of entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators, all united by a shared vision of promoting a vibrant startup community.

The event was supported by Arisio.io, a platform focused on startup collaboration and data sharing, further underlining the importance of partnerships and collective efforts in building a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in Qatar.

Recognizing Outstanding Contributions to Qatar’s Tech Ecosystem

The Tech Startup Community Awards aimed to honor individuals and startups from across the ecosystem for their impactful work. With over 150 nominations received, the event highlighted the diverse contributions that have shaped Qatar’s rapidly expanding tech and startup sectors. The following award categories recognized excellence across various fields:

Mentor of the Year: Marcel Dridje

Best Idea Stage Startup of the Year: Tatami, a startup that simplifies rent payments in Qatar. In the picture, co-founders Aimen Bedawi and Omar Al Khal

Tech Disruptor of the Year: Tenn.AI. In the picture, Firas Sleiman, Founder & CEO of TENN.AI

Most Value Added Investor: Qatar Development Bank

These categories ensured that contributions across all stages of the startup journey, from idea development to scaling, were appropriately acknowledged. 

A Celebration of the Startup Community

The event also served as a significant opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange, bringing together some of the most dynamic and influential members of Qatar’s startup ecosystem. Entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and others gathered to celebrate the growth and achievements of the local community while continuing to strengthen ties for future collaborations.

Support from Key Partners and Sponsors

The success of the event was made possible through the support of SGQ’s Partners and Sponsors, who have been crucial in helping nurture a thriving startup community in Qatar. The Partners recognized during the ceremony include:

• Workinton Qatar  
• eHARIS  
• The Founder Majlis  
• Innovation Café  
• Mangusteen  
• Google Developers Group Qatar  
• The Observatory of Entrepreneurship and Innovation  
• Business Startup Qatar  

From the left: Indica Amarasinghe, Steve Mackie, Malik Shishtawi, Ramzan Al Naimi, Gaurav Sachddeva

SGQ also expressed gratitude to its Sponsors, whose support has played a vital role in driving the community forward. These sponsors include:

• Qatar Financial Center 
• Ministry of Communications and Information Technology / Digital Incubation Center  
• Media City Qatar  
• Builder.ai  
• Urban Point  
• Jeeb  
• Hyperthink Systems 
• Kaic  

These organizations help ensure that the resources, networks, and tools needed for entrepreneurs to succeed are readily available.

For more information on upcoming events and initiatives, visit the official Startup Grind Qatar website.