Submit Applications for StartUp Bahrain Pitch

The Bootcamp

• Bootcamp
  • Raise: The Art of Fundraising is your starting point, the training you need to prepare you for pitching and investment. The 2-week bootcamp will cover everything to help you prepare for fundraising and pitching before investors. You will gain a solid foundation in entrepreneurship and be better equipped to launch and grow.
    • Duration: 2-Weeks, 4-Hour Evening Classes
• Delivery
  • The bootcamp will be delivered through hands-on workshops, and fireside chats with one-on-one office hours.
• Facilitator
  • The training bootcamp is being conducted by Spring Venture Services. They empower MENA founders to build the next wave of exceptional startups. Backed by Al-Waha Fund of Funds, and global venture capital firm Hambro Perks, they equip founders with capital, expert in-house capability, and verification from MENA’s leading investors to build startups with a greater probability of success.

The Pitch

• Event
  • This is the main event, the pitch night will give you your time to shine. Present your startup before an incredible audience and a panel of esteemed judges and get the chance to win the grand prize after weeks of hard work.
  • The event will give shortlisted participating startups the opportunity to each present their startups, followed by an evaluation, and concluding with a winner being announced. The winners will receive a cash prize deployed against meeting milestones and could also have the opportunity to receive further funding or support from program partners.

Eligibility Criteria

• Your startup needs to meet the following criteria when applying for StartUp Bahrain Pitch.
  • A minimum viable product ready to showcase.
  • A high potential for scalability with an innovative concept.
  • A product/service relevant to the local/regional market.
  • Be Bahrain-based with an existing Commercial Registration (CR).
  • Have at least one Bahraini founder.

Application Requirements

• Applying for the latest StartUp Bahrain cohort is easy! You’ll need to fill out a form and wait for the organizing team to get back to you with an acceptance or rejection letter. Here’s some of the information they may require during your application process:
  • Personal Details: Information such as the applicant’s name, email, phone number, nationality, age, and Identity Number (CPR) will be required.
  • Employment & Educational Details: Information around your current employment status and educational background will be required.
  • Startup Details: Information around your startup, it’s Commercial Registration (CR), it’s revenue, stage, founding, product, and customers will be required.
  • Team Details: Information around your team, co-founders, and their roles, may be required.

For more information, visit StartUp Bahrain.