Build a startup
in one weekend
StartUp Bahrain Weekend is Bahrain's most action-packed weekend event to build your startup, validate it, pitch it, and win.
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Unforgettable StartUp Bahrain Weekend events!
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Visionary founders, locked-in coders, and designers.
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Startups and teams built.
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Winners each weekend with multiple prizes.
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"Meeting talented people was incredible!"
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"Three days of growth. Stronger and more confident than ever."
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"We adapted, worked late, and lifted each other up."
Tickets
Keep it chill or go all out, choose the experience you want to have.
Ticket prices will be displayed/charged in USD during checkout.
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Participate: Join the 3-day event and get a chance to win.
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Food: Amazing meals, food trucks, snacks, and drinks from your favorites.
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Network & Learn: Find your community and learn from the best.
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Express Path: Enjoy an express path into Mashroo3i and other startup programs.
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Participate: Join the 3-day event and get a chance to win.
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Food: Amazing meals, food trucks, snacks, and drinks from your favorites.
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Network & Learn: Find your community and learn from the best.
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Express Path: Enjoy an express path into Mashroo3i and other startup programs.
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…more on the way.
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Participate: Join the 3-day event and get a chance to win.
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Food: Amazing meals, food trucks, snacks, and drinks from your favorites.
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Network & Learn: Find your community and learn from the best.
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Express Path: Enjoy an express path into Mashroo3i and other startup programs.
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Workshop (Spring Studios): Learn about the product development life cycle.
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Discounted Offerings (Diwan)
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…more on the way.
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"The people here are truly talented and inspiring."
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"Started with a failed pitch, ended with a team that felt like family!"
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"Stepping out of my comfort zone was the best decision!"
Facilitator & Speaker
The people that will light up the weekend and drop some wisdom your way.
Judges
They’re not only here to celebrate you, but also to grill you with the right questions.
Past Judges
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"Experiencing the energy gave me an appreciation for the team."
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"Didn’t make it to the finals but walking away more determined."
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"The energy was electric, can’t wait for more."
Mentors
The gurus, the street-smarts, your go-'s during the weekend.
Past Mentors
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"Can’t wait for the next StartUp Bahrain Weekend."
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"An amazing event. I’d participate every time it’s organized."
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"In just two days, I grew as a person and bonded with my team."
Agenda
Get ready for an action-packed weekend, a rollercoaster for startups.
Day 1
October 9, 2025
Thursday
It’s not going to be easy, but it’s going to be super fun, that we guarantee.
4 PM – Registration & Bingo
6 PM – Dinner & Networking 🍕
6 PM – Introductions
7 PM – Keynote Speaker
7:30 PM – Ice Breaker
8 PM – Team Formation
9 PM – Closing Announcements
10 PM – Venue Closes
Day 2
October 10, 2025
Friday
Collaborative teamwork, product development, mentorship, and locking-in.
9 AM – Doors Open: Don't forget to bring your badge.
9:30 AM – Breakfast Announcements 🥞: Get a rundown of the day’s agenda, and details about the afternoon mentoring sessions.
9:45 AM – Customer Validation Workshop
10 AM – Work
12 PM – Mentorship Sessions
12:30 PM – Lunch 🍔
1 PM – Work
6:30 PM – Dinner 🍕
8:30 PM – Closing Announcements
9 PM – Venue Closes
Day 3
October 11, 2025
Saturday
Get ready for your moment in the spotlight, it’s pitch night.
9 AM – Doors Open: Don't forget to bring your badge.
9:30 AM – Breakfast Announcements 🥞: Review the day’s agenda, focus on completing your MVP, discuss judging criteria, and prepare to pitch.
9:45 AM – Pitching Workshop
10 AM – Work
12 PM – Lunch 🍔
2 PM – Presentation Submission : Submit your pitch before the deadline to be qualified for the semi-finals.
2:30 PM – Semi-Final Pitches
5:30 PM – Evening Presentation Starts
6:00 PM – Final Pitches: Each team pitches for 3 minutes followed by 3 minutes of Q&A from the judges.
7:50 PM – Winning Teams Announced 🏆
8:15 PM – Closing, Dinner, & Networking 🍕
Resources
Common Questions
The tools that'll make or break your weekend, keep these close.
Additional Information
Common Questions
We got you covered with the most frequently asked questions.
Rules
Breaking these rules could get you disqualified or banned.
