Tenmou, Bahrain’s first ‘Business Angels’, has announced that it will bring the global “Get in the Ring” competition to the kingdom for the first time.

The ‘Get in the Ring’ competition, is a yearly event wherein start-ups compete with business pitches on a local level and proceed onto the international level, going up against teams from all over the world through one-on-one challenges.

As part of the competition, Bahraini start-ups and entrepreneurs will be given the opportunity to participate in a business pitch challenge on April 22 in Bahrain Bourse at the Bahrain Financial Harbour Mall.

The event is held in strategic partnership with Bahrain Bourse. Additional partners include ALBA and Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB). Winners of the competition will qualify to compete in the ‘Get in the Ring Foundation’ global finals scheduled to take place in May 2017 in Singapore.

Hasan Haider, CEO of Tenmou said: “We are thrilled to introduce innovative and dynamic global competitions such as ‘Get in the Ring’ as optimum opportunity for Bahraini start-ups. At Tenmou, our aim is to nurture and showcase local talent to the international entrepreneurial community and contribute to Bahrain’s growing start-up ecosystem. The event offers a fun and inviting competition structure unlike any Bahrain has seen before and we are proud to be the host.”

Chief executive officer of Bahrain Bourse Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa said that Bahrain Bourse is pleased to host this competition and is supportive of the efforts that will open up doors to Bahraini entrepreneurs to develop the work environment and enhance its competitiveness.  

‘Get in the Ring’ global events are organised by independent organisations around the world and offer start-ups the opportunities to make valuable networking connections to grow their business ventures. – TradeArabia News Service