Supported by Tamkeen, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Bahrain Economic Development Board and the Bahrain Development Bank “Dona’s wonders” and “You’re Nuts” crowned winners of the 20th edition of StartUp Bahrain Pitch

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the entrepreneurship ecosystem for startups, StartUp Bahrain – the Kingdom’s leading national platform supporting emerging enterprises – hosted the 20th edition of StartUp Bahrain Pitch. The event was held through the support of the Labour Fund “Tamkeen” and in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Bahrain Economic Development Board and the Bahrain Development Bank within efforts to inspire innovation among Bahraini youth and reinforce the role of entrepreneurship in empowering and developing the national landscape.

The event featured a judging panel of leading experts and seasoned investors in the field of entrepreneurship including Abe Seksek – Parter at Sekuity Ventures, Ghassan Halawa – Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Parachute 16, Laith Al Khalili – Associate Director at Mumtalakat, and Safa Sharif – EO Accelerator Board of Directors member.

The event featured a group of Bahraini startups including Esbitar – a mobile healthcare provider delivering high quality, on-demand medical services directly to patients’ homes, You’re Nuts – a startup specializing in the production of natural nut butters free from additives and preservatives, Herbal Mama – a haircare brand offering plant-based, chemical-free formulas to nourish and restore hair vitality, and Dona’s wonders – specializing in 100% gluten-free and keto-friendly dishes and pastries.

After the participating startups presented their businesses and were evaluated by the judging panel, the winners of this edition were announced, and “Dona’s Wonders” was crowned with first place and “You’re Nuts” in second place.

On this occasion, Dona Maria of “Dona’s Wonders” said: “We are honored to have won first place in this edition of Startup Bahrain Pitch, a leading entrepreneurial platform that fosters creativity and supports promising ventures. This victory marks a pivotal milestone in our startup’s journey, as it will positively impact our aspirations and help us achieve our future goals for continued growth and excellence.

For his part, Ali Albasri from “You’re Nuts” expressed his sincere appreciation, saying: “We extend our sincere gratitude to all the organizing and supporting entities that contributed to the success of this initiative. Participating in StartUp Bahrain Pitch was an inspiring experience that gave us the opportunity to connect with a distinguished group of entrepreneurs, mentors and industry experts. This has opened new horizons for the growth and development of our startup.”

This support aligns with Tamkeen’s strategic priorities for 2025, which focus on enhancing the position and competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping Bahrainis with suitable skills for career development in the private sector and prioritizing enterprise growth, digitization and sustainability and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labor market and private sector.

For more information about Startup Bahrain and to participate in future editions of the Startup Bahrain Pitch follow @startupbahrain on social media.