About the Award
The Qatar Entrepreneurship Awards (QEA) is a national platform dedicated to recognizing and celebrating excellence and innovation in ICT and digital entrepreneurship across Qatar and the wider region. The initiative aims to foster a vibrant startup ecosystem by promoting entrepreneurial talent and supporting the growth of digital ventures in the country.
The awards were hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship (CfE) at the College of Business and Economics, Qatar University, in partnership with HyperThink Systems, a regional consulting and technology firm.
Through its annual ceremony, the QEA shines a spotlight on Qatar’s dynamic startup landscape, honoring outstanding local entrepreneurs and high-potential digital startups. By showcasing their achievements, the awards play a vital role in inspiring further innovation and unlocking the full potential of Qatar’s entrepreneurial community, aligning with national efforts to build a knowledge-based, digitally driven economy.
Awards Recap
Entrepreneurship Awards 2025 - Winners
E-Commerce / Delivery Startup of the Year
SHIPBEE Founded in 2024 by Tamer Raafat and Amer Azani, ShipBee is an AI-powered digital logistics marketplace connecting businesses and consumers with local and international couriers across Qatar and the GCC. Incubated by Qatar Development Bank, it has partnered with Snoonu, Qatar Post, and DHL, and raised a $500K seed round in 2026.
HealthTech Startup of the Year
ESHFAA is Qatar's first medical concierge platform, managing the full patient journey — from telemedicine and home healthcare to chronic disease management and rehabilitation — for local patients, international visitors, and self-insured corporates.
DeepTech Startup of the Year
RFxAI Founded by former Adobe EMEA executive Houssam Eddine Kassah Laouar, RFxAI is an AI-native platform that automates RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes, delivering 80% faster tender cycles and 10× higher win rates. Incubated at QSTP and selected for the AlchemistX Silicon Valley Residency in 2025.
Sustainability Startup of the Year
REVIO TECHNOLOGIES A Qatari-Swedish venture founded by Faisal Al-Mudahka, Revio offers a circular 'Phone for Life' subscription model — extending device lifecycles through refurbishment, resale, and reuse. A Qatar FinTech Hub portfolio company, it is expanding across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
FinTech Startup of the Year
ALT DRX Founded in 2021, Alt DRX is the world's first digital real estate exchange — enabling fractional property investment from as little as one square foot via blockchain. One of the first fintechs licensed by the Qatar Financial Centre for real estate tokenisation, it has raised over $6M with backing from Qatar Development Bank.
EduTech Startup of the Year
MUALLEMI Founded by Georgetown University in Qatar graduates Abdulrahman Al-Thani and Abdullah Nazeer, Muallemi delivers affordable one-to-one online tutoring in Maths, Science, and English for grades 2–12. Incubated at QSTP and backed by Qatar Foundation, it was valued at QAR 13 million at seed stage.
Social Entrepreneur of the Year
BEVOL Founded in 2017, Bevol is a global social media platform that organises and promotes volunteering, connecting non-profits with volunteers worldwide through personal accounts, mission postings, and partner services — all aimed at driving social impact and community development.
Startup of the Year
AVEY Founded in 2017 by Dr. Mohammad Hammoud at QSTP, Avey is an AI-powered healthcare app with over 1.2 million users across 175 countries. It offers self-diagnosis (93% accuracy, 450+ diseases), telemedicine, and pharmacy services — the full patient journey in a single app. Raised $4.71M to date.
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