- What
- Share of $4M in programme-wide direct investments.
- Who
- Bahraini entrepreneurs, from idea to market-ready stage.
- Latest
- Last programme news Nov 2025 — Tamkeen–Startupbootcamp AI Accelerator agreement announcedNewest dated item on its own site · checked Oct 2026
Checked · October 2026 · tamkeen.bh/en/tamkeen-signs-with-startupbootcamp · How we check ↗
In detail
Tamkeen × Startupbootcamp AI Accelerator is a government-backed AI accelerator in Bahrain. AI accelerator programme by Tamkeen and Startupbootcamp, announced at Gateway Gulf 2025 (Nov 2025). Targets 160 Bahraini entrepreneurs over three years and 80 market-ready AI products, with $4M in direct investments earmarked for promising ventures.
- Amount
- $4M direct investments (programme-wide)
- Terms
- Not published
- Eligibility
- Bahraini entrepreneurs — idea to market-ready stage
- Sectors
- Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Business Models
- Benefits
- Startupbootcamp global mentor network
- Access to direct investments
- Idea-to-market venture building
- Status
- Announced Nov 2025 — no application call published yet
What the source says
“As part of this initiative, "Tamkeen" will collaborate with "Startupbootcamp" to launch the AI Accelerator Program, which is designed to empower Bahraini entrepreneurs in the field of artificial intelligence.”
“The announcement was made on the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain in its third edition from November 2nd to 3rd 2025.”
“The program aims to train 160 Bahraini entrepreneurs and develop 80 market ready products over the next three years.”
“Through this partnership, we will dedicate direct investments worth USD 4 million to support promising projects.”
“The program offers participants the opportunity to build and develop AI-based ventures — from the idea stage to market-ready products”
“The program offers specialized training in AI and data-driven business models”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare accelerators & incubators in Bahrain
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamkeen × Startupbootcamp AI AcceleratorShare of $4M in programme-wide direct investments. | not published | Not published | Active |
| 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 |
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).
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Questions founders ask
What does Tamkeen × Startupbootcamp AI Accelerator offer?
Share of $4M in programme-wide direct investments.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · tamkeen.bh/en/tamkeen-signs-with-startupbootcamp · Checked October 2026