StartUp Bahrain Weekend concludes its fourth edition and celebrates Bahraini entrepreneurship by awarding the top three innovative teams with Tamkeen's Support
'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 startupbahrain.com or check out future opportunities at startupbahrain.com/events
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