The upcoming ‘Tech Startup Community Awards Programme’, organised by Startup Grind Qatar (SGQ) on January 13 at Workinton Qatar in Alfardan Centre, is seen to inspire further development and collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators in the country.In a statement to Gulf Times, SGQ noted that the programme was “designed to honour the remarkable achievements of individuals and startups, driving innovation and growth in Qatar’s tech ecosystem.”SGQ is the local chapter of the globally recognised startup community, Startup Grind, whose mission is “to give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.”The inaugural edition of the awards programme, which is supported by startup collaboration and data platform, Arisio.io, is focused on celebrating community success and aims to bring visibility to the efforts of those who contribute to building a thriving entrepreneurial landscape.According to SGQ, the awards ceremony will feature diverse categories to ensure that contributions across various fields are acknowledged: ‘Community Builder of the Year’, ‘Mentor of the Year’, ‘Startup Trainer of the Year’, ‘Best Idea Stage Startup of the Year’, ‘Best Growth Stage Startup of the Year’, ‘Tech Disruptor Award’, ‘Most Value Added Investor’, ‘Best Female Founder’, ‘Diversity Champion; and ‘Breakthrough Startup of the Year.“Over 150 nominations have been received by the community for this inaugural year of the community awards...these awards are not just about recognising excellence –they’re about showcasing the power of collaboration and the spirit of innovation in our local ecosystem. Community is at the heart of everything we do at Startup Grind Qatar,” noted the SGQ statement.Similarly, a statement from Arisio.io emphasised its support for SGQ’s initiative to recognise and celebrate the achievements in Qatar’s entrepreneurship and startup communities.“Growing Qatar’s startup ecosystem requires a collective effort, and we are excited to contribute to this shared vision,” Arisio.io further stated.