Can Bahrain’s founders keep innovating without fresh skills and funding? Its latest bootcamps suggest we’re on the right track.
Earlier this month, the Mashroo3i advisory program reopened to Bahraini entrepreneurs seeking hands-on training and early-stage grants to turn ideas into scalable businesses . By pairing each participant with industry mentors and offering structured workshops over ten weeks, Mashroo3i fast-tracks validation, prototype development, and pitch preparation. Founders leave the program not only with clearer roadmaps but also with small grants and new networks—critical when navigating the Gulf’s competitive markets.
At the same time, Spring Venture Services relaunched its “Raise: The Art of Fundraising” bootcamp with applications open for the ninth cohort . This intensive, two-week sprint gives startups the tools to craft investor-ready pitches, build effective datarooms, and negotiate term sheets. Graduates who have gone through previous cohorts report better success securing seed rounds and invitations to the StartUp Bahrain Pitch Series. With global VC partners like Salica Investments on board, Raise helps local teams bridge the gap to MENA-wide capital.
As both programs ramp up, founders and ecosystem partners should encourage rising talent to apply now—these bootcamps don’t just teach skills; they build confidence, connections, and real funding outcomes. If Bahrain’s next wave of tech leaders wants to stay ahead, programs like Mashroo3i and Raise are the place to start.
