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Biz Bahrain
12-05-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
General Assembly and Brinc MENA Partner to Fuel Tech Talent and Startup Growth in Bahrain
General Assembly (GA), a pioneer in tech education and career transformation, and Brinc, a globally recognized venture accelerator renowned for nurturing groundbreaking startups, are joining forces to build a stronger tech community in Bahrain. Today, both entities proudly announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), solidifying their intent to work together on key initiatives. This partnership signifies a shared commitment to fostering entrepreneurial dynamism and driving technological progress in Bahrain. This collaboration embodies a purposeful initiative to directly address pivotal requirements within Bahrain's rapidly expanding tech sector. By capitalizing on General Assembly's demonstrated aptitude for developing highly competent individuals– particularly in crucial domains like software engineering, user experience (UX) design, and data analytics – and seamlessly integrating this talent pool with Brinc well-established ecosystem for guiding early stage businesses, the partnership seeks to accelerate the pace of innovation and entrepreneurial activity dramatically. This carefully considered alignment will empower Bahraini individuals to make significant contributions to the evolving digital economy and furnish startups with a distinct competitive advantage through ensured access to qualified personnel and a nurturing environment conducive to sustained growth. This strategic alliance merges GA's established proficiency in cultivating sought-after tech capabilities with Brinc's robust framework and resources designed to propel early-stage ventures forward. The core objective is to forge a strong and sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals while simultaneously equipping startups with the essential tools and support needed to truly excel. The partnership will also provide startup founders with the tech skills and mentorship they need to succeed. According to Ahlam Oun, Director of General Assembly, 'We are incredibly enthusiastic about this new chapter with Brinc. Our focus has always been on laying the groundwork for a thriving tech talent base in Bahrain, particularly in areas like software engineering, UX design, and data analytics. This agreement is all about creating a powerful synergy, aligning our efforts with Brinc to unlock fresh opportunities in the tech landscape, and ultimately fueling technological progress by generating both job prospects and avenues for professional development, while also fostering the growth of innovative new companies.' Husain Haji, Managing Director, Brinc MENA, stated, 'Signing this agreement with General Assembly Bahrain is a truly exciting moment. Brinc and General Assembly, working in tandem, are vital to the health and success of Bahrain's startup and tech ecosystem. We're connecting the dots – startups need skilled tech professionals, and those professionals, after refining their skills with General Assembly, need a place to put their talents to work. This partnership unlocks a wealth of opportunities and showcases the incredible potential that Bahrain offers.' Since its inception in 2014, Brinc has made significant strides in accelerating a wide range of innovative solutions across different verticals, including Web3, AI, Energy and Sustainability, and Logistics. Its programs provide funding, mentorship, and resources to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses effectively. In the MENA region, Brinc runs the highly successful and national-led Mashroo3i Program with The Labour Fund (Tamkeen), designed for passion-driven, aspiring Bahraini entrepreneurs with a viable business idea. As part of the new MoU with General Assembly, Brinc will now gain access to GA's extensive global network of mentors and trainers, enhancing the depth of expertise available to Mashroo3i participants. In turn, General Assembly will benefit from direct engagement with Brinc's dynamic startup pipeline, offering GA's students and graduates meaningful opportunities for collaboration, internships, and talent placement within Bahrain's thriving startup ecosystem. This expanded collaboration strengthens both organizations' ability to nurture innovation, talent, and entrepreneurship in Bahrain. This partnership marks a significant step forward for Bahrain's tech ecosystem and promises a future of innovation and growth.
Biz Bahrain
29-04-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
StartUp Bahrain Weekend concludes its fourth edition and celebrates Bahraini entrepreneurship by awarding the top three innovative teams with Tamkeen's Support
StartUp Bahrain, the leading platform for startups in the Kingdom of Bahrain, supported by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and in strategic partnership with Brinc, Spring Ventures, General Assembly Bahrain, Reboot Coding Institute and ordable/, has wrapped up the fourth edition of StartUp Bahrain Weekend, which took place during a weekend from 24th April to 26th April 2025, at Bahrain Polytechnic. The highly anticipated event was made possible thanks to the support of notable sponsors and ecosystem enablers including; Bahrain Polytechnic, Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), American University of Bahrain (AUBH), Ahlia University, Calo, Mama Joz, Al Anwar Discount Center, Infinigence Consulting, Etar Productions, and Nadher Media. Over the course of 54 electrifying hours, more than 200 developers, designers, marketers, and founders came together under one roof to ideate, build, and launch startups—transforming ideas into MVPs in record time. All participants competed for a total prize pool of BHD 3,000 with additional surprise perks from partners and stakeholders to celebrate their innovation and drive. The event's judging panel featured top-tier industry leaders, including: Marwa Eleskafi, Director – Programs Design and Development at Tamkeen, Husain Haji, Managing Director of Brinc MENA, Hamad Alfahad, Executive Director and MP of Tajawoz, Hasan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner of Plus VC, and Abdulrahman A Alkooheji, Founding Partner and Managing Director of Nadher Media. This year's awards went to three standout teams: WISHD that secured first place for their platform that allows saving products from anywhere with a click, a barcode scan, or photo so that the products are organized into smart lists. Akeed, which claimed second place, is a secure identity and communication platform built for banks, governments, insurance and healthcare institutions. In third place, SIGNify, presented a pair of smart AR glasses that helps hard-of-hearing individuals to communicate in real time. 'StartUp Bahrain Weekend was one of the most inspiring and high-pressure experiences I've ever had,' said Sawsan Haider, founder of WISHD. 'We walked in with an idea and left with a functioning prototype, mentorship from industry leaders, and a renewed sense of purpose. This platform doesn't just empower startups—it ignites them. We're super grateful to StartUp Bahrain, Tamkeen, and all the sponsors who made this event possible.' Additionally, Husain Sabba, founder of Akeed and recipient of the second prize, expressed his gratitude for the entire experience and opportunity to present and work on his idea, saying: 'This is my second win with StartUp Bahrain Weekend, and it was a truly remarkable experience in every sense. The Weekend event serves as a powerful occasion for startups to grow, evolve, and achieve ambitious goals. We are excited to continue our innovative efforts.' The third-place winner, Omar Saba, founder of SIGNify, expressed his pride in this achievement, expressing that participating in StartUp Bahrain Weekend marked a significant turning point, adding: 'We are grateful for the recognition and support from mentors and judges, and we hope this will be the beginning of a journey toward even greater success.' As a surprise announcement, NervaGrid was awarded the General Assembly Choice Award in recognition of its innovative platform that assesses companies' governance data quality and AI maturity, aligned with global standards such as ISO, the EU AI Act, the Digital Bahrain Act 2024, Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To explore more from StartUp Bahrain and stay up to date on upcoming initiatives, visit or check out future opportunities at
