Pitch and win with StartUp Bahrain's popular pitch competition. Learn from industry experts, network with like-minded individuals, showcase your best for the grand prize.
Application
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.
The criteria may be adjusted from time to time based on the requirements of the program.
Requirements
To participate, you need to first apply to StartUp Bahrain Pitch, this process is easy. Fill out the application form, wait for your application to be reviewed, and hear back with an acceptance or rejection.
Information Required
Personal Information: Your name, email, phone number, nationality, age, and government-issued Identity Card number.
Employment & Educational: Your current employment status and educational background.
Startup: Commercial Registration (CR) details, revenue, stage, founding, product, and customers.
Team: Team, co-founders, their details, and roles.
Applying does not guarantee acceptance or a spot. Your application will undergo evaluation and you will be contacted accordingly.
Bootcamp
Modules
The 'Raise: The Art of Fundraising' bootcamp’s training include the following modules.
✔︎ Introduction to Global Investment Ecosystem
✔︎ Startup Success Stories
✔︎ New Funding Rounds
✔︎ Equity Crowdfunding
✔︎ Art of Pitching to Investors
✔︎ Key Investment Documents
✔︎ Data Room
✔︎ Business Development and Value Creation
✔︎ The Problem/Solution Fit & Product/Market-fit
✔︎ Valuation
✔︎ Exit Strategies
✔︎ Post Investment Monitoring
✔︎ Determine your Required Investment Size
The modules may be adjusted from time to time based on the requirements of the program.
Overview
The bootcamp is your starting point, the training you need to prepare you for pitching and investment. This will cover everything to help you prepare for fundraising and pitching before investors.
Facilitator: The bootcamp 'Raise: The Art of Fundraising' is 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 and expert in-house investors and mentorship.
Delivery: The bootcamp will be delivered through hands-on workshops, and fireside chats with one-on-one office hours.
Duration: 2-Weeks, 4-Hour Evening Classes
Pitch
Agenda
The agenda for the main event at the StartUp Bahrain Pitch normally follows the following format:
Arrival, Registration, Networking: Attendance registration and networking while everyone gathers.
Welcoming Speech: Welcoming remarks from key stakeholders of the event.
Keynote Speech: Inspirational and insightful speech from a world-class keynote speaker.
Pitches: A several-minute pitch followed by questions/answers with the judges for each of the participating startups.
Short Break: A networking break for the attendees while the judges evaluate the results.
Winner Announcement: The winner is announced and is awarded the StartUp Bahrain Pitch prize.
Closing Speech: Final closing remarks followed by optional networking between the attendees.
The agenda may be adjusted from time to time based on the requirements of the program.
Overview
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.
Past Judges
They’re here to be your cheerleaders and celebrating your spirit, but more importantly, grilling you with the right questions, and finally, picking a winner.
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