StartUp Bahrain to host third edition of StartUp Bahrain Weekend

TDT | Manama

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StartUp Bahrain, the leading platform for startups in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces the third edition of StartUp Bahrain Weekend, which will be taking place from 19th to 21st September. Supported by The Labour Fund (Tamkeen), the annual event is aimed at fostering and supporting emerging local businesses and enhancing Bahrain’s thriving startup ecosystem. The electrifying 54-hour marathon brings together over 200 passionate founders, developers, designers, and marketers to create and launch startups from the ground up in a single weekend.

This high-energy event is filled with creativity, collaboration, and innovation, as participants compete for cash prizes awarded to the top three teams. Redefining business norms in the Kingdom, StartUp Bahrain Weekend’s keynote speaker will be Ahmed Alrawi, the serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder and CEO of Calo, who brings invaluable insights from his trailblazing journey in the startup ecosystem.

Additionally, Nathan Minns, a seasoned trainer and facilitator renowned for his global expertise in guiding startup initiatives, returns for the third time to offer mentorship and guidance to participants.

This edition’s panel of judges includes Brinc Regional Head of Corporate Innovation, Husain Haji, Partner at Pinnacle Capital, Moayed Almoayed; Hope Fund’s General Manager, Fajer AlPachachi; Executive Director and MP of Tajawoz, Hamad Alfahad; Head of HP Spring Studios - Bahrain, Zainab Khamis; and Founder and Managing Partner of Plus VC, Hasan Haider. Moreover, the event will include more than 20 Bahraini leaders in the field of entrepreneurship that will assist the participants under the guidance of Rami Jamal, Emad Al-Kooheji, Imran Al-Aradi, Ahmed Faraj, Ahmed Haji, Noora AlAskar, Lana AlAttar, Abdullah Alrayes, and many others.

Executive Director of Program Development and Partnerships at Tamkeen, Ali Hasan, emphasized Tamkeen’s commitment to championing entrepreneurship in Bahrain. He stated: “Being part of this event is aligned with our ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship which include offering designated support and training for aspiring founders and business leaders.”