At the heart of Bahrain’s innovation scene, the Investcorp Innovation Lab powered by the American University of Bahrain ignites the future of entrepreneurship and corporate transformation. We bring together students, researchers, industry leaders, and visionary entrepreneurs to turn bold ideas into market-ready ventures.
Discover how our dynamic ecosystem – where innovation thrives and collaboration flourishes is shaping the next generation of trailblazers.
Build, test, and launch with expert guidance and cutting-edge facilities.
Embedded in AUBH’s academic ecosystem, offering experiential learning, Ventureships, & capstone projects linked to real startups.
Direct pipeline to soft-landing programs in Boston, Silicon Valley, Saudi Arabia, and partnerships with global innovation hubs.
Tailored innovation solutions for leading corporates such as open innovation challenges, AI-focused incubation programs, sector-specific labs and more.
First in Bahrain to offer MIT Venture Mentoring Services (VMS), Bentley University virtual Incubation workshops & Soft Landing programs.
Build fast, launch smart. We pair you with hands-on mentors, capability modules, and maker-space access so you can validate, prototype, and win early customers—then step onto a Demo Day stage ready to grow.
Access to cutting-edge labs & maker spaces across AUBH, integrated into the startup journey for rapid prototyping, testing, & product development.
Programs built for startups, corporate teams, and students to learn, build, and scale.
Built for dreamers to launch, grow, & scale with confidence. From idea to impact, your journey starts here.
Built for dreamers to launch, grow, & scale with confidence. From idea to impact, your journey starts here.
Built for dreamers to launch, grow, & scale with confidence. From idea to impact, your journey starts here.
Bold, grounded, principled: build not just companies, but contributions. Create value, lift others, improve your surroundings, and lead by example.
– H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mahfoodh AlArdhi, Executive Chairman of Investcorp
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Bring us your toughest challenge. We will bring the talent, tools, and momentum to design, prototype, and launch real solutions. Partner with IIL AUBH to co-create impact across Bahrain and the world.
Join the movement shaping Bahrain’s next wave of innovators.
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The American University of Bahrain has collaborated with DOO, Bahrain’s leading artificial intelligence customer experience company, established by two of
When I first joined AUBH, I never thought I’d be building a company that could make a global impact. LYNQ
May 6, 2025 – Investcorp, a leading global provider and manager of alternative investment products, and the American University of
Programs built for startups, corporate teams, and students to learn, build, and scale.
