Information for applicants

Pitch@Palace Bahrain welcomes applications across a broad range of Technology-related categories from Entrepreneurs from or connected to Bahrain . Start Ups at all stages are encouraged to apply, from “An Idea on Paper” through to commercialised Enterprises. The theme for Pitch@palace Bahrain is “Innovation and Technology”, addressing the need to build the Entrepreneurial network in Bahrain.

Pitch@Palace Bahrain aims to support Entrepreneurs that have identified opportunities in the following areas:

• Financial Services
• Innovation Technology
• Healthcare
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Real Estate
• Tourism

As part of Pitch@Palace Global, Pitch@Palace Bahrain aims to develop links between Bahraini Entrepreneurs and UK Entrepreneurs. Consequently an ambition to expand internationally and form links with the UK is desirable.

Applications will be evaluated by a panel of Pitch@Palace judges with expertise across a wide range of sectors. Up to 12 Entrepreneurs will be selected to Pitch at Pitch@Palace Bahrain on 5 April 2018, and will also have the opportunity to be coached by mentors who are leading investors, business executives and influencers in their respective fields and network with potential supporters for their businesses. Up to two representatives from each Enterprise may participate in the event.

At the event the Pitches will be judged by the Audience and the winners will be invited to Pitch at Pitch@Palace Global at St. James’s Palace, London in December 2018. Further information about Pitch@Palace Global can be found on the website (http://pitchatpalace.com/global).

All pitches should be in English (preferable).