Bahrain Fintech Bay, US’s MEPI launch accelerator for local startups

  • Date: 28-Oct-2020
  • Source: Wamda
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:Bahrain
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Bahrain Fintech Bay, US’s MEPI launch accelerator for local startups

Bahrain Fintech Bay (BFB) and the US State Department's Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), have teamed up to launch a virtual acceleration programme called "Build for Bahrain“.

The programme aims to enable local startups to develop innovative solutions that address the challenges in the health and business continuity sector while supporting the economic recovery of the Kingdom and future-proof its digital economy.

"We are proud to be launching this first of its kind programme in the Kingdom of Bahrain with our partners at the US Department of State Middle East Partnership Initiative and we believe tangible cross border collaboration will pave the way for future impactful projects. 'Build for Bahrain' is one of several programmes introduced by Bahrain FinTech Bay's 'Innovate for Bahrain' initiative which aims to accelerate economic recovery, health, and