Manama, The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced the selection of six promising Bahraini startups for the first cohort of the Riyada Business Accelerator Programme. Powered by Salica Investments, formerly known as Hambro Perks, the programme aims to support early-stage startups through innovation, funding strategy, mentorship, and strategic collaboration.
From over 85 applications, 14 startups were initially chosen for a ramp-up phase to refine their technology, product offerings, and business strategies. Six standout startups were then selected to join the first cohort.
The cohort includes four female-led startups, highlighting Bahrain’s diverse and inclusive startup ecosystem. The selected startups, representing various tech-related industries such as education, e-sports, and travel, are:
– ArabiQuest, by Aqeela Allahyari: An Arabic language learning app for children aged 2-8, focusing on improving speaking skills through engaging methods.
– Indiesouq, by Eman Sabah: A crowdfunding platform for content creat
ors and filmmakers, offering unique investment opportunities with features like fund release percentage, milestone-based disbursement, and film insurance.
– Numuw, by Ingy Alireza: A platform facilitating collaboration between families, schools, and specialists, providing compliant solutions, a global network of experts, secure video conferencing, and comprehensive practice management tools for effective therapy management.
– ProCode, by Rami Jamal and Shahad Alzaki: An eSports platform providing educational resources, personalised coaching, and community engagement to help gamers enhance their skills and succeed in the competitive gaming industry.
– Sellou, by Salman Alkhalifa: A video selling Ad-Tech platform connecting users with buyers through short videos linked to preferred communication modes like WhatsApp.
– Travilege, by Salman Almarzooq: A B2B2C ERP SaaS platform digitising and automating operations for travel agencies, tour operators, and event organisers to streamline processes and enhance tra
vel experiences.
Bahraini entrepreneurs can visit Tamkeen’s official website to learn more about the programme and how to join future cohorts.
Source: Bahrain News Agency