- What
- Accelerator and incubation programmes.
- Who
- FinTech startups with at least an MVP.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from abroad — Tech-enabled startup; Operating in or entering Bahrain All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · bahrainfintechbay.com · How we check ↗
In detail
Bahrain FinTech Bay is an accelerator + hub in Bahrain. Bahrain's FinTech hub. Runs incubation and accelerator programmes, including bank-backed cohorts such as the NBB Innovation Programme.
- Amount
- Programme support + ecosystem access
- Terms
- Not published
- Eligibility
- FinTech startups — MVP stage minimum
- Sectors
- FinTech, InsurTech, Payments, Crypto, Open Banking, AI in Finance
- Benefits
- Global payments & tech partners
- accelerator programmes
- Demo Days
- Status
- Active — startups seeking investment apply through the VC Bridge funding form; BFB shares a one-pager with its VC partners (checked October 2026)
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what Bahrain FinTech Bay publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“Local, regional, or international companies operating in or entering Bahrain”
“Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB) is the Kingdom's leading fintech hub and an active ecosystem builder, attracting international fintech companies and investment to Bahrain”
“BFB offers dedicated office residency and incubation space in the heart of Manama, providing companies with the space, network, and institutional support they need.”
“Our bespoke acceleration programs are designed to meet the specific objectives of our partners.”
“The NBB Innovation Programme, powered by Bahrain FinTech Bay, is designed to fast-track early-stage fintech startups”
“The BFB Acceleration Program invites FinTech startups, with a minimum viable product, to apply to our upcoming program.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare accelerators & incubators in Bahrain
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain FinTech BayAccelerator and incubation programmes. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Flat6Labs BahrainAccelerator support. | not published | Not published | Closed |
| InspireU BahrainCompetitive financial grants; possible investment via stc’s corporate VC. | not published | Not published | Active |
| BrincAccelerator support with potential investment. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Innovate for Bahrain (I4BH)Women in Tech: up to USD 35,000 equity-free from Standard Chartered; 8 weeks. | up to USD 35,000 | No equity | Closed |
| NBB Innovation ProgrammeThree-week fintech accelerator; the 2025 winner got USD 10,000 plus incubation at BFB. | USD 10,000 | Not published | Closed |
| Tamkeen Open Innovation Program (managed by Brinc)Six-month accelerator with mentorship, funding and a pilot with a partner enterprise. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Tamkeen × Startupbootcamp AI AcceleratorShare of $4M in programme-wide direct investments. | not published | Not published | Active |
No programmes match these filters.
Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
All accelerators & incubators in Bahrain → · Across the Gulf →
Questions founders ask
What does Bahrain FinTech Bay offer?
Accelerator and incubation programmes.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Open to companies from abroad — Tech-enabled startup; Operating in or entering Bahrain.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · bahrainfintechbay.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/bahrainfintechbay · Checked October 2026