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StartUp Bahrain

National startup ecosystem platform powered by Tamkeen.

What
Competition prizes plus a national ecosystem directory and events.
Who
All startups in Bahrain.
Status
Active

Checked · September 2026 · startupbahrain.com · How we check ↗

In detail

StartUp Bahrain is an ecosystem platform in Bahrain. National startup ecosystem platform powered by Tamkeen. StartUp Bahrain Pitch competition, events, and directory. 130+ startup events hosted in 2024.

Amount
Competition prizes + ecosystem access
Eligibility
All startups in Bahrain
Sectors
All sectors
Benefits
  • National platform
  • Pitch competition
  • Events
  • Ecosystem directory
Status
Active

What the source says

“StartUp Bahrain is powered by Tamkeen and is supported through strategic partnership with the public and private sector.”

startupbahrain.com/about · seen September 2026

“From startups to regional scaleups, some of the Middle East's hottest are a part of the StartUp Bahrain ecosystem.”

startupbahrain.com · seen September 2026

“These entities are at the center of what drives the national startup community, reach out if you'd like to be in their company.”

startupbahrain.com · seen September 2026

“Collaborations with local and global entities allow us to drive the ecosystem forward and tackle challenges of scale.”

startupbahrain.com · seen September 2026

Closing soon on the map

Cultural Development Fund (CDF)

Grant · Saudi Arabia
Up to SAR 500,000 non-repayable per project, capped at 20 projects total.
No equity — grant
29 Sep 2026closes

Finspire

Accelerator · Saudi Arabia
SAR 100,000 development funding, earmarked rather than paid as cash.
Equity via SAFE, capped at 5%
4 Oct 2026closes

QSTP Incubation

Accelerator · Qatar
In-kind support: Doha workspace and housing for a four-week Sprint, talent and investor access.
Equity — 1.5% deferred SAFE-style stake
1 Nov 2026closes

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Sources

Primary source · startupbahrain.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/startupbahrain · Checked September 2026