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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  • OCTOBER 9-11, 2025

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    OCTOBER 9-11, 2025

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Safe Bites

Check for gluten by scanning a barcode with Safe Bites. That's how they won their weekend. They’re just getting warmed up.

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Etar Productions

Founders

Shaifa Jalil, Abdullatif Ameen, Safa Mohamed, Dana Hameed Awachi, Pooja Rajendra Joshi

Safe Bites

Check for gluten by scanning a barcode with Safe Bites. That's how they won their weekend. They’re just getting warmed up.

Photography

Etar Productions

Founders

Shaifa Jalil, Abdullatif Ameen, Safa Mohamed, Dana Hameed Awachi, Pooja Rajendra Joshi

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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.

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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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Free Day Pass at Yateem Center branch

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First hour of The Collective Hub Meeting Room booking free

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20% off on The Collective Hub Hot Desks

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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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All previously mentioned Star perks!

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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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Exclusive Q&A: Ahmed Faraj, Founder, Lumofy

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One-to-One Export Advisory session.

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Exclusive Q&A: Ali Mohsin, Founder, DOO

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Exclusive Q&A: Ahmed Alrawi, Founder, Calo

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Exclusive Q&A: Yasser Hadi, Founder, Malaeb

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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!"

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    AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

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    OCTOBER 9-11, 2025

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RythmTech

He flew from the UK for the event and it paid off. RhythmTech, won 1st place and are planning on moving to Bahrain to save lives.

Photography

Etar Productions

Founders

Shaifa Jalil, Abdullatif Ameen, Safa Mohamed, Dana Hameed Awachi, Pooja Rajendra Joshi

RythmTech

He flew from the UK for the event and it paid off. RhythmTech, won 1st place and are planning on moving to Bahrain to save lives.

Photography

Etar Productions

Founders

Shaifa Jalil, Abdullatif Ameen, Safa Mohamed, Dana Hameed Awachi, Pooja Rajendra Joshi

  • OCTOBER 9-11, 2025

    distance

    AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

    OF BAHRAIN

    OCTOBER 9-11, 2025

    distance

    AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

    OF BAHRAIN

    OCTOBER 9-11, 2025

    distance

    AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

    OF BAHRAIN

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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

Croozz

Croozz faced challenge after challenge. They pivoted until they nailed it and won. Croozz graduated Mashroo3i and is now is live, turning safe driving into real rewards.

Photography

Etar Productions

Founders

Shaifa Jalil, Abdullatif Ameen, Safa Mohamed, Dana Hameed Awachi, Pooja Rajendra Joshi

Croozz

Croozz faced challenge after challenge. They pivoted until they nailed it and won. Croozz graduated Mashroo3i and is now is live, turning safe driving into real rewards.

Photography

Etar Productions

Founders

Shaifa Jalil, Abdullatif Ameen, Safa Mohamed, Dana Hameed Awachi, Pooja Rajendra Joshi

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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."

  • OCTOBER 9-11, 2025

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    AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

    OF BAHRAIN

    OCTOBER 9-11, 2025

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    AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

    OF BAHRAIN

    OCTOBER 9-11, 2025

    distance

    AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

    OF BAHRAIN

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 fun.

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

Teamwork, product, mentorship, and locking-in.

9 AM – Doors Open: Don't forget 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

Your moment in the spotlight, it’s pitch night.

9 AM – Doors Open: Don't forget your badges.

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 deadline to enter the semi-finals.

2:30 PM – Semi-Final Pitches

5:30 PM – Evening Presentation Starts

6:00 PM – Final Pitches: Each team has 3 minutes to pitch + 3 minutes with judges.

7:50 PM – Winning Teams Announced 🏆

8:15 PM – Closing, Dinner, & Networking 🍕

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Common Questions

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© 2025 StartUp Bahrain

Bahrain’s community for innovative startups, made up friends, support, opportunity, and you.

StartUp Bahrain is powered by Tamkeen, the Kingdom of Bahrain's Labour Fund, and is in strategic partnership with Brinc, Spring Venture Services, General Assembly, Reboot, and Ordable.

© 2025 StartUp Bahrain