StartUp Bahrain is the national ecosystem for innovative scalable startups. It’s made up of startups, corporates, investors, enablers, and you!
The national startup
ecosystem's biggest fans.
StartUp Bahrain is powered by Tamkeen and is supported through strategic partnership with the public and private sector.
Where you and others come together to build the future you want.
Ecosystem
The ecosystem players make it all happen, moving the needle and drive forward the mission.
Events
Find the coolest events in the ecosystem; workshops, talks, conferences, and submit your own.
Why Bahrain
Bahrain is the perfect launchpad for startups in the region. Learn all the reasons why, and more here.
Guide
A handy guide to everything you need to know, from launching, networking, hiring, to funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the frequently asked questions and find the answer you’re looking for.
Spaces
Your one-stop resource page to meet and connect with the spaces in the ecosystem.
Blog
Be informed with news, learn from deep insights, and stay sharp with guides around the startup scene.
Policies & Regulations
Check out the updated regulations page for the latest on the startup-friendly policies.
Perks
Get perked, gain an edge, and take your startup to the next level.
Funding
Raising capital is vital to every startup, here’s a list to help you find the right fit.
Where you and others come together to build the future you want.
Press Information
Press References
Look ma, we've made a few headlines! Everyone likes a little bit of attention, we’re no different.
StartUp Bahrain partners with General Assembly, GDN, 2025
StartUp Bahrain, Reboot Coding Collaborate to Upskill Tech Talent, Bahrain This Week, 2025
StartUp Bahrain Pitch competition announces new winners, BNA, 2025
StartUp Bahrain Weekend concludes its fourth edition, bizbahrain, 2025
StartUp Bahrain officially relaunches on its 10th year anniversary, Zawya, 2023
Tamkeen announces “StartUp Bahrain Pitch” for entrepreneurs, Gulf Insider, 2022
Tamkeen supports the StartUp Bahrain initiative, Tamkeen, 2022
What’s happening in the Bahrain startup scene in 2021?, Mega News, 2021
Tamkeen supports the StartUp Bahrain initiative, Tamkeen, 2021
Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, #TeamBahrain, 2021
NBB seals strategic partnership with StartUp Bahrain, Trade Arabia, 2020
Zain Bahrain renews strategic partnership with StartUp Bahrain, Zain Bahrain, 2020
Startups supporting Bahrain’s self-isolation, Wamda, 2020
StartUp Bahrain wins “Digital Startup Hub of the Year”, MAGNiTT, 2019
RiseUp Summit 2018: Grounded Experiences Wrap-up Video, RISEUP, 2018
StartUp Bahrain: The tech hub providing a launchpad to half a billion people, dealroom, 2018
How Bahrain is growing into a startup haven, Wamda, 2018
Bahrain’s key players on what it’ll take to invigorate the startup scene, Entrepreneur, 2018
Univize to pitch during StartUp Bahrain Week, Silicon Luxembourg, 2018
Bahrain showcases startup ecosystem at RISE Hong Kong Summit, Bahrain Week, 2018
Bahrain welcomes Indian startups and venture capitalists, Money Control, 2018
Web Summit is landing in Bahrain and has a little surprise for you, Startup MGZN, 2018
Can Bahrain be a new destination for Indian startups?, inc42, 2017
Official Videos
Need high-quality official videos for your story? Here's some official videos that showcase the community.
Inside StartUp Bahrain’s Ecosystem
Meet the faces and see the places that shape the community.
StartUp Bahrain Week Highlights
StartUp Bahrain Week was a milestone event in the community.
