- What
- Co-matching grants, bank financing access, wage support, training.
- Who
- Bahraini entrepreneurs and private sector companies.
- From abroad
- A company in Bahrain is required — Bahrain-based with an active CR/license (operating under 3 years); or, without a CR/license, must have a prototype and at least one Bahraini founder All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · tamkeen.bh/en/about-us · How we check ↗
In detail
Tamkeen is a government fund in Bahrain. Bahrain’s Labour Fund (since 2006): enterprise support from co-matching grants to bank financing, plus employment, wage-support and training programmes; more than 52,900 opportunities supported in 2025.
- Amount
- Grants + subsidies — project dependent
- Terms
- No equity
- Eligibility
- Bahraini entrepreneurs and private sector companies
- Benefits
- Co-matching grants
- access to bank financing
- wage support
- training
- Status
- Active
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what Tamkeen publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“Bahrain-based startups with an active CR or license and operating for less than 3 years; OR Startups without CR or license can apply if they have a prototype and at least one Bahraini founder”
“Since our inception in 2006, Tamkeen has played a central role in empowering enterprises to drive sustainable economic growth in the Kingdom of Bahrain.”
“Our programs offer support that ranges from co-matching grants to access to financing through partnerships with local banks.”
“The year 2025 was marked by significant achievements, during which we successfully supported more than 52,900 opportunities for Bahrainis and enterprises across the Kingdom of Bahrain.”
“This program provides companies with access to sharia-compliant financing of up to BD 2,500,000”
“Get the opportunity to reimburse specific business expenses if you have exceeded your Bahrainization requirements.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare grants & prizes in Bahrain
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| TamkeenCo-matching grants, bank financing access, wage support, training. | not published | No equity | Active |
| 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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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 offer?
Co-matching grants, bank financing access, wage support, training.
Does Tamkeen take equity?
No equity — grant.
Can founders from abroad apply?
A company in Bahrain is required — Bahrain-based with an active CR/license (operating under 3 years); or, without a CR/license, must have a prototype and at least one Bahraini founder.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · tamkeen.bh/en/about-us · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/tamkeen · Checked October 2026