Acceleration Programs
Our bespoke acceleration programs are designed to meet the specific objectives of our partners. These programs are typically tailored for a range of startup stages and seek to support innovative solutions in crucial areas, including community and business innovation.
120+
Startups & teams supported
$226k
Total support
8
Acceleration programs successfully completed
1st
Virtual acceleration program run in Bahrain
700+
Tech starups and team applications recieved
Our Track Record
Promoting women entrepreneurs' economic and social development through tech-focused entrepreneurship.
2023
SC Women in Tech Bahrain Cohort 4
Promoting women entrepreneurs' economic and social development through tech-focused entrepreneurship.
2021
SC Women in Tech Bahrain Cohort 2
In partnership with the US State Department’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), the program aimed to develop and promote locally designed solutions to tackle locally identified challenges by utilizing innovation as a catalyst.
2020
MEPI's Build for Bahrain
Startup Weekend intense 54 - hour event which focused on building a web or mobile application that could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend.
2018
Startup Weekend Bahrain
In partnership with Rain Management, the challenge allowed crypto-asset enthusiasts to meet experts from Rain and execute strategic decisions in trading crypto-assets through a simulated environment.
2023
Crypto Trade Challenge
The challenge aimed to develop solutions for NBB’s Digital Banking App that focuses on the youth and features the latest trends to enhance user experience.
2021
NBB Digital Banking Challenge
A hackathon focused on Open Banking, bridging the gap between fintech enthusiasts and corporates, providing the Bahrain financial services ecosystem with cutting-edge insights to modern day innovations.
2020
BENEFIT FinTech Award - Open Banking
Promoting women entrepreneurs' economic and social development through tech-focused entrepreneurship.
2022
SC Women in Tech Bahrain Cohort 3
Promoting women entrepreneurs' economic and social development through tech-focused entrepreneurship.
2020
SC Women in Tech Bahrain Cohort 1
This edition of Startup Weekend focused on FinTech Talent for the first time. The 54 hour event bridged the gap between FinTech enthusiasts and corporates in Bahrain; providing the Bahrain Startup Ecosystem with new, cutting edge insights to modern day innovations.
2019
FinTech Startup Weekend Bahrain
Who we've partnered with
Startups incubated
Innovate for Bahrain
FinTech has played a significant role in 2020 by helping businesses mitigate and pivot towards sustainable business models powered by innovation and technology.
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Innovate for Bahrain focuses on community-driven innovation via structured acceleration programs and virtual challenges. Our acceleration programs aim to locally drive solution sourcing in key areas such as business continuity, community, and healthcare.
Business Continuity
Implementation of innovative digital solutions to identify and support areas in the business community most impacted
Community
Addressing the negative effects of social isolation and the digitizing of public services, and local entertainment industry
Healthcare
Including preventative measures and supporting frontline health workers
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