INJAZ Bahrain Successfully Wraps Up its 16th Annual Young Entrepreneurs Competition

  • Date: 26-Apr-2024
  • Source: Biz Bahrain
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:Bahrain
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INJAZ Bahrain Successfully Wraps Up its 16th Annual Young Entrepreneurs Competition



INJAZ Bahrain successfully concluded its 16th annual Young Entrepreneurs Competition at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain. The event held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain, showcased the entrepreneurial talents of more than 300 final contestants from local high schools and universities. This year’s competition marked a record-breaking engagement with over 940 students participating throughout the stages of the Company Program. Among these, 475 students excelled in passing the Entrepreneurship Skills Program (ESP), highlighting the impact and reach of INJAZ Bahrain’s initiatives. ESP graduates will be provided with further growth opportunities, including exclusive CEO job shadowing, scholarships, internships, and KPMG life skills courses, aligning with the organization’s mission to prepare young people for success in a global economy.The competition spanned two days, starting with assessments and concluding with an Inspiration Session and the much-anticipated Award Ceremony. Students competed for twelve major awards in categories such as the Best Social Impact, Product of the Year, and Company of the Year, across both high school and university levels. Additionally, this year the competition also introduced six signature awards to highlight exceptional achievements. These include the “Best Booth and Brand Award” by Al Salam Bank,