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STARTUP TIPS

How to make the most of your first 90 days at Kickstart Bahrain

Starting your journey as an incubated startup is exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming. Here's our practical guide to hitting the ground running in your first three months, from setting up your CR to attending your first networking event and making the most of your mentor access.

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Wassim Elsayegh
Founder & MD, Kickstart Bahrain
May 2026
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VIDEOS & INTERVIEWS

Voices from the community.

PODCAST 18:42
Building a startup in Bahrain — what no one tells you
A candid conversation about the realities of launching a business in Bahrain — the challenges, the opportunities, and the ecosystem.
INTERVIEW 12:15
Founder story: From idea to incubation at Kickstart
One of our members shares their journey from idea stage to signing their incubation agreement — and what happened next.
PODCAST 24:30
Investing in Bahrain startups — what investors look for
We sit down with one of our Startup Pitch Night investor partners to talk deal flow, red flags, and what makes a Bahraini startup fundable.
LATEST ARTICLES

From the Kickstart blog.

EVENT RECAP
Recap: Cyber-Ready from Day One with stc Bahrain
Key takeaways from our May cybersecurity workshop — what every founder needs to know about protecting their startup from day one.
STARTUP TIPS
5 things every founder needs to know before signing an incubation agreement
From the 15-day expiry rule to what "non-refundable" really means — read this before you sign.
PROGRAMS
EdTech Cohort 1: What we built, what we learned, what's next
A full recap of our first international accelerator — the numbers, the graduates, and why Cohort 2 is going to be bigger.
NEWS
Kickstart Bahrain joins InBIA — the world's leading business incubation association
We're proud to announce our official InBIA membership, connecting us to a global network of incubators and accelerators.
STARTUP TIPS
Why the Diplomatic Area is the smartest address for your startup in 2026
Location still matters. Here's why a Diplomatic Area address gives your startup immediate credibility in Bahrain.
EVENT RECAP
The Art of Founder Networking — what happened at Palavra Resort
Over 60 founders and professionals came together at Reef Island for an evening of intentional networking.
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