Cogman, an AI-powered business management platform, won the first place and Luma, a digital health platform, came second in the 27th edition of StartUp Bahrain Pitch powered by Tamkeen.
The event also showcased a group of innovative startups offering digital and technology-driven solutions across various sectors, including Vibo, a social media platform that enables users to create and share short-form content and Meem AI, an AI-powered platform to streamline operations and enhance communication.
The event was held in the presence of Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board, Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce and Chairman of the SME Development Board, Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), Dalal Al Ghais, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Development Bank Board, and Waleed Kanoo, member of Tamkeen’s Board of directors.
The Startup Pitch series is held in collaboration with the SMEs Development Board and provides an interactive platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their ventures before a group of experts and investors, and gain the mentorship and guidance needed to further develop their ideas and enhance their growth and expansion.
Fahad Al Suwaidi from Cogman said: "This achievement marks a significant milestone in our project’s journey and reflects the continuous efforts made by our team to develop an innovative business model that efficiently meets market needs. Our participation in the StartUp Bahrain Pitch competition also provided us with a valuable platform to showcase our idea to a distinguished group of experts and investors and to benefit from their constructive feedback and guidance, which will support our future growth and expansion plans.”
Bader Mattar from Luma said this achievement serves as a strong incentive to continue developing the project and accelerating its growth. He added that participation in the StartUp Bahrain Pitch competition offered a valuable opportunity to showcase the project and demonstrate its potential, while fostering meaningful connections with entrepreneurs, investors and startup ecosystem experts.
The event featured the participation of a group of leading speakers, experts and investors from the entrepreneurship ecosystem, including Nawaf Al Koheji, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Reete.co and keynote speaker at the event; Khalid Saad, founder and Managing Partner of Bunat Ventures; Mahmood Al Saati, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Saturn Consultants; and Laith Al Khalili, Associate Partner at Mumtalakat.--TradeArabia News Service
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