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to scale in the Middle East

A launchpad for scalable startups in the Middle East.

From startups to regional scaleups, some of the Middle East’s hottest are a part of the StartUp Bahrain ecosystem. There’s many more, check them out →

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A launchpad for scalable startups in the Middle East.

These entities are at the center of what drives the national startup community, reach out if you'd like to be in their company.

A launchpad for scalable startups in the Middle East.

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A launchpad for scalable startups in the Middle East.

Collaborations with local and global entities allow us to drive the ecosystem forward and tackle challenges of scale.

A launchpad for scalable startups in the Middle East.

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Events are at the head of the ecosystem, join once, change forever.

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Invest

Find the best tech ideas to diversify and invest in.

The riskiest ideas offer the highest rewards, jump in and help scale national innovation.

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Startups

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Investments

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Find your next hire that'll take you to the next level.

The best talent are a seat away. We fhelp you find them through local partnerships.

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Graduates

94%

Placement

Sellou

Video-first marketplace for creators allowing social selling without complications. Shoot, post, sell in seconds.

Sellou

Video-first marketplace for creators allowing social selling without complications. Shoot, post, sell in seconds.

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