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Ecosystem
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Your one-stop database for everyone in the ecosystem, from startups to government to incubators to investors.
Startups
Innovative and bold startups and scaleups built around high-potential and scalable business models.
Enablers
Supporting entities within the ecosystem, from investors to incubators to accelerators and more.
Funding
Funding the growth and scale of the startups in our ecosystem, investing in the future.
Events
Lasting relationships start somewhere.
Want to meet your future co-founder? Got an itch to pitch? Just want to have a good time after working hours? You’re in the right place.
Communities
Band together, build a community.
Communities bring together teams and individuals who are like-minded, providing them with opportunities for knowledge-sharing, problem-solving, and relationship-building.
The world’s largest startup community of founders. Connecting 3.5m founders in over 600 chapters in 125+ countries through events, conferences, programs, partnerships, and content.
Google Developers Groups Manama is a platform offered by Google Developers to support community-run developer groups. The purpose of the meeting is for developers to share knowledge and expertise in technology.
Spaces
Goodbye cubicles, hello spaces.
Spaces are key to growing, getting your next big idea, and collaborating with others as a founder.
Find the best co-working space for your needs here.
The Collective Hub is Bahrain’s largest community workspace with branches in Adliya, Bahrain Bay, and Yateem Centre. It offers flexible workspaces, private offices, meeting rooms, and event spaces for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and startups.
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Diwan is a coworking space in the heart of Manama, offering affordable offices, meeting rooms, and key amenities for startups and small businesses. Since 2016, it’s been a hub for entrepreneurs to work, connect, and grow through a supportive space and regular events.
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A launchpad for startups and SMEs, offering coworking spaces, mentorship, networking, and access to government services. It’s a vibrant ecosystem where bold ideas grow into real businesses.
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The Maktab is a collaborative workspace in Adliya offering private offices, coworking desks, meeting rooms, and essential amenities. It also hosts events and workshops to support learning, networking, and growth for entrepreneurs and startups.
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Spire Hub is a coworking space in Seef offering private offices, desks, meeting rooms, and essential amenities for entrepreneurs and startups. It also hosts events and workshops to support skill-building and community networking.
Bahrain FinTech Bay is a leading hub in Manama that connects startups, financial institutions, and regulators to drive fintech innovation. It offers coworking spaces, accelerator programs, and access to investors, mentors, and industry experts.
HQ is Bahrain’s largest community coworking space, located in Seef Mall and run by Hope Ventures. It’s designed to connect entrepreneurs, share knowledge, and support both local and international business growth.
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Bahrain FinTech Bay is a Manama-based hub driving fintech innovation by connecting startups, financial institutions, and regulators. It offers coworking spaces, accelerator programs, events, and access to investors and mentors.
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Brinc is a global venture accelerator with a Bahrain hub, supporting hardware, IoT, and robotics startups through funding, mentorship, and investor access. It offers accelerator programs, incubation services, and coworking space.
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Space340, located in Manama, is a community work hub and a co-working space for creative and social entrepreneurs that are willing to take the risk and jump to the next level.
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