Bahrain Development Bank and the eGovernment Authority proudly announce the launch of Technopreneur Bahrain, a holistic development program dedicated towards the growth of the ICT sector in Bahrain that is jointly initiated between both entities.
The program offers a unique and comprehensive platform to tech entrepreneurs (Technopreneurs) that include capacity building, coaching, mentorship, and funding, as well as other support services aimed at developing their ICT concepts and transforming them into commercial business ventures.
Once a Technopreneur is accepted into the program, the journey begins.. and takes the Technopreneur Bahrain route to an idea and dream into reality:
Areas in the ICT industry that Technopreneur Bahrain is looking for:
Creative and innovative ideas/ventures in:
Mobile Applications
Big Data & Open Data concepts
E-Commerce
Social Media
Cloud-based services
Other innovative ideas related to the ICT that would contribute to the EGA and the ICT industry needs
The first batch of Technopreneurs has completed the first milestone of the program, by concluding the Specialized Capacity Building Program. Shortlisted Technopreneurs will receive further support through Coaching and Mentorship to prepare for their final Investment Pitch with the aim of receiving funding. The final selection will take place on the 21st and 22nd of December 2014. Stay tuned to find out who the winning Technopreneurs will be for the first batch of Technopreneur Bahrain!
If you think you are a technopreneur and missed your chance to apply for the first batch of Technopreneur Bahrain, be prepared and look out for the next batch to be announced in the year 2015 to be one of the lucky ones taking this journey.
For more information about Technopreneur Bahrain log onto: http://www.bdb-bh.com/index.php?page=content&id=48