Startup Grind Doha honours Qatar’s top startup builders at 2025 Community Awards
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- Startup Grind Doha has announced the winners of the Tech Startup Community Awards, recognising founders, startups, mentors, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping Qatar’s innovation landscape.
- In its second edition, the awards remain a community-led initiative, created by the ecosystem and for the ecosystem.
- The ceremony brought together founders, innovators, investors, and partners to celebrate impact, collaboration, and leadership across Qatar’s growing startup scene.
- This year’s winners reflect the diversity and maturity of Qatar’s innovation ecosystem, spanning tech, fintech, AI, and early- to growth-stage startups.
- MBK Global joined as Title Sponsor, reaffirming its commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation in Qatar.
Press release:
Startup Grind Doha proudly announced the winners of the Tech Startup Community Awards on 25th January, recognizing the outstanding founders, startups, mentors, investors, and ecosystem leaders who continue to shape and strengthen Qatar’s entrepreneurial landscape.
The awards ceremony brought together founders, innovators, investors, and ecosystem partners to celebrate excellence, impact, and community spirit within Qatar’s fast-growing startup ecosystem. Now in its second edition, the awards remain a community-led initiative—created by the community, for the community.
This year’s winners represent a diverse range of sectors and contributions, reflecting the depth and maturity of innovation emerging from Qatar.
2025 Tech Startup Community Awards Winners:
- Community Builder of the Year: Steve Mackie
- Mentor of the Year: Dr. Hanan El Basha
- Tech Disruptor Award: Shipbee
- Idea Stage Startup of the Year: Empowrd
- Growth Stage Startup of the Year: Emma Systems
- Breakthrough Startup of the Year: PayLater
- Most Value Added Investor: Golden Gate Ventures
- Female Founder: Hissa AlThani
- AI Startup of the Year: Lillia
- FinTech Startup of the Year: Karty
“These awards are about more than recognition,” said, Chapter Director of Startup Grind Doha. “They celebrate the people and startups who consistently give back, push boundaries, and help build a stronger, more connected startup ecosystem in Qatar. The winners truly represent the spirit of collaboration and innovation that defines our community.”
As the Title Sponsor of the event, MBK Global reaffirmed its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in Qatar.
HE Sheikh Mansoor Bi Khalifa Al Thani, Chairman of MBK Global, commented:
“Supporting initiatives like the Startup Grind Tech Startup Community Awards aligns strongly with our belief in empowering entrepreneurs and building sustainable innovation ecosystems. These awards highlight the talent, ambition, and collaborative spirit driving Qatar’s startup community forward, and we are proud to support a platform that recognizes those creating real impact.”
An annual event now, the Tech Startup Community Awards aim to spotlight role models, encourage collaboration, and inspire the next generation of founders by showcasing success stories across different stages of the startup journey.
Startup Grind Doha extends its congratulations to all the winners and nominees and thanks its partners, sponsors, and the wider startup community for making the event a success.
