- What
- Grant of up to 100% of the required amount, up to an approved cap, plus mentorship.
- Who
- Bahraini nationals 18+ with a business idea or an idea- or early-stage start-up.
Checked · November 2026 · tamkeen.bh/en/programs/mashroo3i · How we check ↗
In detail
Tamkeen Mashroo3i (Young Entrepreneur Program) is a government grant programme in Bahrain. Tamkeen programme for individuals with a business idea and for idea-stage and early-stage start-ups: intensive mentorship, and finalists receive financial grants to turn their ideas into real businesses. Tamkeen supports Mashroo3i finalists with up to 100% of the total amount required by the individual, up to the approved cap. Open to all sectors, with a focus on sectors that have high potential.
- Amount
- Grant — up to 100% of the amount required, up to the approved cap (cap not published)
- Terms
- No equity — grant
- Eligibility
- Bahraini nationals aged 18 and above · individuals with a business idea, idea-stage and early-stage start-ups
- Sectors
- All sectors, with a focus on high-potential sectors
- Benefits
- Intensive mentorship · financial grants for finalists
- Status
- Active — the programme page does not say whether applications are currently open (checked November 2026)
What the source says
“Tamkeen will support Mashroo3i finalists with 100%* of the total amount required by the individual,”
“The support amount is up to the approved cap.”
“Finalists will receive financial grants to help turn their ideas into real businesses.”
“Bahraini nationals aged 18 and above”
“We will provide individuals with a business idea, idea stage and early-stage start-ups with an intensive mentorship”
“This program is open to all sectors with a focus on sectors that have high potential”
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| Tamkeen Mashroo3i (Young Entrepreneur Program)Grant of up to 100% of the required amount, up to an approved cap, plus mentorship. | not published | No equity | Active |
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Questions founders ask
What does Tamkeen Mashroo3i (Young Entrepreneur Program) offer?
Grant of up to 100% of the required amount, up to an approved cap, plus mentorship.
Does Tamkeen Mashroo3i (Young Entrepreneur Program) take equity?
No equity — grant.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · tamkeen.bh/en/programs/mashroo3i · Checked November 2026