Startup Grind Doha has opened nominations for its second annual Tech Startup Community Awards, an event built by the community to shine a spotlight on the innovation and impact of Qatar’s ecosystem players. The awards ceremony will be held on December 22, 2025, to celebrate the founders, creators, and changemakers who make Qatar’s tech startup community thrive.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Awards & Nominations.
- For: Startups, founders, investors, mentors, and community builders in Qatar’s tech ecosystem.
- Key Benefits: Community recognition, Networking, and Celebration of achievements.
- Application Deadline: Not specified. Nominations are open.
- Location: Qatar.
Awards Overview
Now in its second year, the Startup Grind Tech Startup Community Awards celebrates the people who power Qatar’s startup ecosystem. The mission is to bring the community closer, inspire one another, celebrate achievements, and strengthen the bonds that make the ecosystem thrive. The awards honor the visionaries, builders, and believers who keep Qatar’s startup community growing and connected.
Award Categories
The awards feature 10 categories to recognize different players within the ecosystem, including:
- FinTech Startup of the Year: Recognizing a startup redefining financial services through innovation.
- AI Startup of the Year: For a startup demonstrating outstanding innovation and impact through Artificial Intelligence.
- Best Female Founder: Recognizing the most innovative and influential female founder.
- Community Builder of the Year: Honoring an individual who consistently supports the startup community.
- Mentor of the Year: Recognizing a person unselfishly willing to mentor entrepreneurs.
- Most Value Added Investor: Recognizing the most helpful and inspiring investor who goes beyond just giving funding.
How to Apply
You can nominate a deserving person, your own startup, or another company through the official awards website. No deadline for nominations has been specified, so prompt submissions are encouraged.
About the Organizer
Startup Grind Doha is the local chapter of the global Startup Grind community, which aims to bring startup ecosystems together to connect, inspire, and celebrate achievements.
Learn More: Startup Grind Qatar Community Awards
