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Muscat Daily
16-04-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Startup boot camp aims to turn ideas into business ventures
Muscat – University of Technology and Applied Sciences Muscat will host 'Startup Weekend' from April 17 to 19, bringing together students, entrepreneurs and industry professionals for a 54-hour entrepreneurship boot camp. Held in collaboration with Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development and startup accelerator Techstars, the event is part of efforts to help young innovators convert business ideas into viable ventures. It supports the goals of Oman Vision 2040 by strengthening links between academia and industry, and building a knowledge-driven economy. Over three days, participants will develop ideas, build prototypes and present their projects to a panel of investors, mentors and judges. The programme is designed to foster entrepreneurial thinking and provide hands-on business development experience. Juhaina bint Hamoud al Eisriya, Head of Partnership and Entrepreneurship Department at the university, described the event as a practical approach to education and innovation. 'The programme will focus on practical learning, mentoring, business model development and creating real solutions for real-world challenges,' she said. Esraa bint Salim al Ajmiya, Head of Innovation and Technology Transfer, said the boot camp also aims to connect startups with funding bodies. 'We aspire to link entrepreneurial ideas generated during the programme with real market opportunities through sustained support and open communication channels with investors and funding institutions.' Dr Badr bin Khalid al Shibeebi, Deputy Assistant Vice Chancellor for Postgraduate Studies and Research, added, 'We hope the outcomes of this event will serve as a true launchpad for innovative startups that contribute to economic diversification and enhance Oman's competitiveness in innovation and technology.' The event will focus on challenges in education, healthcare, the economy and technology. Around 100 to 120 participants are expected to attend.
Bahrain This Week
31-03-2025
- Business
- Bahrain This Week
StartUp Bahrain, Reboot Coding Collaborate to Upskill Tech Talent
StartUp Bahrain, the leading platform for startups in the Kingdom of Bahrain, supported by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), announces its collaboration with Reboot Coding Institute, the largest tech hub and coding program dedicated to developing the next generation of tech talent in the Kingdom. In an era where technical expertise is rapidly driving startup success and scaling its growth, this partnership addresses a critical need in Bahrain's entrepreneurial landscape. While StartUp Bahrain continues to strengthen the ecosystem through community building and resource accessibility, Reboot Coding Institute brings its intensive, industry-focused coding programs that transform learners into job-ready full-stack developers. Its practical approach to teaching programming skills has already contributed to the growing pool of technical talent in the Kingdom. The partnership will create new pathways for aspiring entrepreneurs and startup teams to gain essential coding skills through specialized workshops, bootcamps, and technical mentorship programs. This initiative aims to bridge the technical skills gap in the startup community while fostering a new generation of tech-enabled founders. 'Building a thriving startup ecosystem requires a strong foundation of technical talent,' expressed Yanal Jallad, Managing Director at Reboot Coding Institute. 'With over 50% of Startup Weekend participants coming from Reboot and a student body of 400 developers and growing, it makes sense to deepen our collaboration with StartUp Bahrain. Together, we're not just teaching code – we're empowering future founders with the technical capabilities to build and scale their innovative solutions, and encouraging developers to pursue their entrepreneurial interests and ideas.' Maryam Malik, Project Manager at StartUp Bahrain, stated. 'Our collaboration with Reboot Coding Institute represents a strategic step toward strengthening the technical capabilities within our startup community, and transforming innovative ideas into tangible tech solutions while supporting the growth of Bahrain's digital economy.'
Biz Bahrain
10-03-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
StartUp Bahrain partners with Reboot Coding Institute to nurture tech talent in Bahrain's startup ecosystem
StartUp Bahrain, the leading platform for startups in the Kingdom of Bahrain, supported by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), announces its collaboration with Reboot Coding Institute, the largest tech hub and coding program dedicated to developing the next generation of tech talent in the Kingdom. In an era where technical expertise is rapidly driving startup success and scaling its growth, this partnership addresses a critical need in Bahrain's entrepreneurial landscape. While StartUp Bahrain continues to strengthen the ecosystem through community building and resource accessibility, Reboot Coding Institute brings its intensive, industry-focused coding programs that transform learners into job-ready full-stack developers. Its practical approach to teaching programming skills has already contributed to the growing pool of technical talent in the Kingdom. The partnership will create new pathways for aspiring entrepreneurs and startup teams to gain essential coding skills through specialized workshops, bootcamps, and technical mentorship programs. This initiative aims to bridge the technical skills gap in the startup community while fostering a new generation of tech-enabled founders. 'Building a thriving startup ecosystem requires a strong foundation of technical talent,' expressed Yanal Jallad, Managing Director at Reboot Coding Institute. 'With over 50% of Startup Weekend participants coming from Reboot and a student body of 400 developers and growing, it makes sense to deepen our collaboration with StartUp Bahrain. Together, we're not just teaching code – we're empowering future founders with the technical capabilities to build and scale their innovative solutions, and encouraging developers to pursue their entrepreneurial interests and ideas.' Maryam Malik, Project Manager at StartUp Bahrain, stated. 'Our collaboration with Reboot Coding Institute represents a strategic step toward strengthening the technical capabilities within our startup community, and transforming innovative ideas into tangible tech solutions while supporting the growth of Bahrain's digital economy.' For more information about upcoming coding programs and initiatives, visit Reboot Coding Institute's website.
Zawya
09-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
StartUp Bahrain partners with Reboot Coding Institute to nurture tech talent in Bahrain's startup ecosystem
Manama, Bahrain – StartUp Bahrain, the leading platform for startups in the Kingdom of Bahrain, supported by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), announces its collaboration with Reboot Coding Institute, the largest tech hub and coding program dedicated to developing the next generation of tech talent in the Kingdom. In an era where technical expertise is rapidly driving startup success and scaling its growth, this partnership addresses a critical need in Bahrain's entrepreneurial landscape. While StartUp Bahrain continues to strengthen the ecosystem through community building and resource accessibility, Reboot Coding Institute brings its intensive, industry-focused coding programs that transform learners into job-ready full-stack developers. Its practical approach to teaching programming skills has already contributed to the growing pool of technical talent in the Kingdom. The partnership will create new pathways for aspiring entrepreneurs and startup teams to gain essential coding skills through specialized workshops, bootcamps, and technical mentorship programs. This initiative aims to bridge the technical skills gap in the startup community while fostering a new generation of tech-enabled founders. "Building a thriving startup ecosystem requires a strong foundation of technical talent," expressed Yanal Jallad, Managing Director at Reboot Coding Institute. "With over 50% of Startup Weekend participants coming from Reboot and a student body of 400 developers and growing, it makes sense to deepen our collaboration with StartUp Bahrain. Together, we're not just teaching code – we're empowering future founders with the technical capabilities to build and scale their innovative solutions, and encouraging developers to pursue their entrepreneurial interests and ideas." Maryam Malik, Project Manager at StartUp Bahrain, stated. "Our collaboration with Reboot Coding Institute represents a strategic step toward strengthening the technical capabilities within our startup community, and transforming innovative ideas into tangible tech solutions while supporting the growth of Bahrain's digital economy." For more information about upcoming coding programs and initiatives, visit Reboot Coding Institute's website.
