

Shaping Bahrain's future through innovation
Build for Bahrain aims to drive innovation to help shape and future-proof Bahrain’s vision in becoming a digital economy. The program invites innovators and entrepreneurs to develop and promote locally designed solutions to tackle locally identified challenges by utilizing innovation as a catalyst.

The accelerator program encourages sustainable, technological solutions in the following categories
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
Health
Including preventative measures and supporting frontline health workers
Prizes
Three winning teams will:
1. Receive funding to further develop their solutions
2. Receive Incubation at Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB).
3. Secure seats in one of the FinTech Consortium Institute's programs, a center of excellence in FinTech education, led by notable US-based institutions.
Who can apply?
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Bahrainis or Bahrain residents
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Ages 18+
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Individuals (Looking to pair with others and form a team)
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Established startups






In Partnership with the US State Department’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)


APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Timeline 2020 - 2021
Oct 26
Dec 20
Jan 7-9
Jan 10
Jan 11
Feb 22
6-week incubation training
Applications
Open (Kickoff)
Applications Close
Virtual Challenge
Virtual Pitch & shortlisting of teams
Digital Incubation
Demo Day
Frequently Asked Questions
Quem pode fazer os cursos?
Todos!
Sou estudante acadêmico: estes cursos servem para mim?
Sim! Estes cursos são muito recomendados para quem é das áreas:
Sou estudante do Ensino Médio: estes cursos são recomendados para mim?
Sim! Nossos cursos visam a democratização das ciências marinhas!Alunos do ensino médio são muito bem vindos!
Quanto tempo duram os cursos?
A carga horária total é de 12h. Ao final você receberá seu certificado pela própria plataforma.
Sou estudante de outra área: estes cursos servem para mim?
Sim! Nossos cursos visam a democratização das ciências marinhas! Estes cursos são muito recomendados para qualquer pessoa que tenha interesse na área ambiental marinha.
Estes cursos possuem certificados válidos?
Sim!
#MEPI Virtual Challenge Agenda
Day 1: January 7th, 2021
04:00pm | Opening Ceremony (15mins)
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Suzy Al Zeerah, Head of Comms & Events, Bahrain FinTech Bay -
Ameera Mohamed, Senior Business Development Analyst, Bahrain FinTech Bay
Day 2: January 8th, 2021
9:00am | Suggested: Get on a Team Call (1hr)
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12:30 - 01:00 pm - Slot 1 with Bader | Slot 1 with Suzy -
01:00 - 01:30 pm - Slot 2 with Bader | Slot 2 with Suzy -
01:30 - 02:00 pm - Slot 3 with Bader | Slot 3 with Suzy -
02:00 - 02:30 pm - Slot 4 with Bader | Slot 4 with Suzy
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The team behind the business -
The problem you are trying to solve -
How your products or services act as a solution to the problem -
Your traction -
The current market -
Your competitors -
Details of your business model -
How any successful investment will be used
- 04:00 - 04:30 pm - Slot 1 with Suzy
- 04:30 - 05:00 pm - Slot 2 with Suzy
Day 3: January 9th, 2021
9:00am | Suggested: Team Call (1hr)
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12:00 - 12:30 pm - Slot 1 with Bader -
12:30 - 01:00 pm - Slot 2 with Bader
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02:00 - 02:30 pm - Slot 1 with Bader | Slot 1 with Suzy -
02:30 - 03:00 pm - Slot 2 with Bader | Slot 2 with Suzy -
03:00 - 03:30 pm - Slot 3 with Bader | Slot 3 with Suzy -
03:30 - 04:00 pm - Slot 4 with Bader | Slot 4 with Suzy
Day 4: January 10th, 2021 Virtual Challenge Finale Pitch (Group 1)
- 04:00 - 04:10 pm - Team 1
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04:10 - 04:20 pm - Team 2 -
04:20 - 04:30 pm - Team 3 -
04:30 - 04:40 pm - Team 4 -
04:40 - 04:50 pm - Team 5 -
04:50 - 05:10 pm - BREAK (20 minutes) -
05:10 - 05:20 pm - Team 6 -
05:20 - 05:30 pm - Team 7 -
05:30 - 05:40 pm - Team 8 -
05:40 - 05:50 pm - Team 9 -
05:50 - 06:00 pm - Team 10 -
06:00 - 06:30 pm - Judge deliberation for Group 1
Day 4: January 11th, 2021 Virtual Challenge Finale Pitch (Group 2)
- 04:00 - 04:10 pm - Team 11
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04:10 - 04:20 pm - Team 12 -
04:20 - 04:30 pm - Team 13 -
04:30 - 04:40 pm - Team 14 -
04:40 - 04:50 pm - Team 15 -
04:50 - 05:10 pm - BREAK (20 minutes) -
05:10 - 05:20 pm - Team 16 -
05:20 - 05:30 pm - Team 17 -
05:30 - 05:40 pm - Team 18 -
05:40 - 05:50 pm - Team 19 -
05:50 - 06:00 pm - Team 20 -
06:00 - 06:30 pm - Judge deliberation for Group 2 -
06:30 - 07:00 pm - Top 10 teams announcements for 6-week acceleration program.