Question 1

Eligibility criteria

Accepted Answer

Early-stage entrepreneurs or young professionals with a business idea Bahraini or Bahraini resident 2+ years of work experience

Question 2

Program process

Accepted Answer

Applications open: September 22nd   Applications close: October 28th   Applicant shortlisting: October 31st - November 4th   Masterclass kick-off: November 10th   Final lecture: December 8th   Final day (Pitches & awarding of certificates): December 13th

Question 3

What topics will be covered during the masterclass?

Accepted Answer

Week 1: Introduction / Business Models - Introduction - What is a good business? - Macroeconomic trends - Proposition, vision, and mission - Expert discussion   Week 2: Marketing & Networking - Review and discussion - Marketing & sales - Network and clients - Expert discussion Week 3: Finance & Business - Review and discussion - Finance and investors - Expert discussion   Week 4: Legal & Roadmap - Review and discussion - Key legal knowledge - Roadmapping - Peer review business plans   Week 5: Teams & Pitch - Review and discussion - Team and motivation - Dry run - Expert on pitching   Week 6: Final Day - Pitch delivery - Certificates

Question 4

Who are the experts that will deliver the lectures?

Accepted Answer

The lectures will be delivered by experts from Roland Berger, Bahrain FinTech Bay, and the regional ecosystem.

Learn what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur and how to build a business plan from global experts.

Who Can Join?

Lecture Schedule

1. Business Models

3. Finance & Business

5. Teams & Pitch

2. Marketing & Networking

4. Legal & Roadmap

6. Final Day (Pitches)