A five-month journey to take your startup from idea or MVP to market. The program features team-based MIT VMS mentoring (first in Bahrain), corporate pilot pathways, investor readiness, and hands-on access to AUBH’s state-of-the-art labs (D-Lab, ICE, Cisco).
Who Can Apply?
Early-stage founders (idea → early revenue) across sectors including:
- AI & Data
- Fintech
- Health
- Industry 4.0 / IoT
- Sustainability
- EdTech
- B2B
Program Highlights
- Equity-free, evening-friendly schedule
- Monthly progress reviews with MIT VMS
- Prototyping & testing in AUBH labs
- Investor preparation + Demo Day
- Global bridges: Bentley University access & US Soft-Landing pathway
Dates: October 19, 2025 → February 5, 2026
Location: American University of Bahrain (AUBH), Riffa