Mashroo3i Youth Business Competition registration extended

The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” has extended the registration period of the 6th edition of Mashroo3i Youth Business Competition, for the year 2019 – 2020, due to the high the demand where the applications reached more than 150 application, until February 15th, 2020. This extension is granted to allow a larger segment of the Bahraini youth to join the comprehensive program that will enable them to transform their business ideas into successful entrepreneurial projects. Mashroo3i Youth Business Competition targets in its 6th edition Bahrainis aged 18 to 35 in teams of 2 to 3 individuals who wish to have their entrepreneurial ideas polished and developed into successful businesses.

The Evaluation Committee of “Mashroo3i” has begun the process of reviewing the applications received in order to select qualified applicants for the upcoming stages of the programme. The competition will conclude by honouring the best three projects during the final ceremony. Moreover, a number of awards will be distributed among the participants including the Feasibility Study of the Year Award, the Business Model Award, the Marketing, Sales and Promotion Award, Most Responsible Business of the Year Award, the Charismatic Entrepreneur of the Year, the Innovation Award, E-Business of the Year Award, Active use of Social Media Award and the People’s Choice Award.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ebrahim Janahi, Chief Executive of Tamkeen, said, “Mashroo3i Youth Business Competition attracts a large segment of ambitious young Bahrainis who intend to pursue entrepreneurial career paths; therefore, this extension aims to allow more individuals with innovative ideas to take part in the programme and benefit from key training opportunities that will enable them to actualise their business ideas, and consequently contribute to the growth of the private sector in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.” For further information regarding Mashroo3i Youth Business Competition visit www. tamkeen.bh/mashroo3i and follow us on our social media channels @tamkeenbahrain.