Start Your Business Program

Tamkeen—a semi-autonomous government agency in Bahrain—is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and developing the private sector. Here’s how its programs help startups at different stages:

Start Your Business Program

Eligibility Criteria:

• Bahrain-based enterprises with an active commercial registration (CR) or license.

• Enterprises that have been operating for less than 3 years from the date of CR registration.

• Enterprises with no violations from Tamkeen or the LMRA.

• Enterprises that do not have the activity of a Holding Company as their only business activity.

Support Mechanism:

Tamkeen offer co-matching grants, covering up to 50% of the total amount required by the enterprise for items in scope, subject to an approved cap amount. The following areas are eligible for funding:

• Machinery and Equipment

• Technology, including software, services, and hardware

• Marketing and Branding, including products and services

Need Help Navigating Tamkeen Programs?

Whether you're launching your first startup or scaling to new heights, Tamkeen’s suite of programs supports you every step of the way.

As a registered and approved service provider by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, registered since 2015, and ISO 9001 certified by Bureau Veritas, Dhiya and Thomas Management Consultancy is dedicated to ensuring your business thrives in Bahrain’s dynamic market.

Contact us today for personalized guidance on the best Tamkeen program for your business:

• Program selection & eligibility

• Application support & documentation

• Preparing pitch decks and business plans

• Maximizing grant opportunities