Tamkeen launches second phase of the Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) Program in collaboration with Bahrain Polytechnic

Tamkeen launches second phase of the Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) Program in collaboration with Bahrain Polytechnic

The Labour Fund (Tamkeen), in partnership with Bahrain Polytechnic, announced the launch of the second phase of its Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) program. The initiative aims to enhance the cloud computing skills of Bahraini talent and bolster the Kingdom’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. The second phase builds on the success of the first, and was designed to support its promising graduates by providing them with a platform to develop and accelerate their concepts in the market. Based on the first phase outputs, the second phase supports participants in establishing startups, expanding the scope of their businesses, and enhancing their competitiveness in local, regional, and international markets. The program aims to expand the use of cloud computing technologies, facilitate the delivery of services, generate innovative solutions to a range of challenges, and encourage qualified Bahraini professionals to embark on entrepreneurial journeys. Moreover, it contributes to the growth of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, a key contributor to the national economy, which accounted for 6.8% of the Kingdom’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022 and serves as a primary driver for its digital transformation.“This collaboration with Bahrain Polytechnic is aimed at developing the cloud computing skills of Bahraini professionals