INJAZ Bahrain successfully concluded the 18th edition of its flagship Young Entrepreneurs Competition, bringing together more than 1,100 students from high schools and universities across the kingdom.
Following months of business development, innovation and mentorship, more than 140 students representing 20 student companies – including 10 university teams and 10 high school teams – advanced to the national finals.
The two-day competition, held at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain, marked the culmination of the 2026 Company Programme, one of INJAZ Bahrain’s leading entrepreneurship initiatives.
The event began with an assessment day, where teams presented their business ventures to a distinguished panel of judges from leading organisations, before concluding with an awards ceremony celebrating excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, financial performance, technology, and leadership.
“The Young Entrepreneurs Competition continues to showcase the remarkable creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit of Bahrain’s youth,” said INJAZ Bahrain chairperson Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa.
“Every year, we witness innovative ideas that address real-world challenges while demonstrating the talent and ambition that will help shape the future of our economy.
“We are proud to provide students with a platform that transforms classroom learning into practical business experience and prepares them for success in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.”
This year’s competition featured eight core national award categories, including the Global Impact Award, Innovative Venture Award, Product of the Year Award, and the prestigious Company of the Year Award, each presented across both high school and university categories.
Among the 2026 winners, Olani from St Christopher’s School secured the Innovative Venture Award (high school track), while Axis from the University of Bahrain claimed the same award in the university category.
Zaad from Hidd Secondary Girls School received the Global Impact Award for the high school track, while Cellupla, representing the University of Bahrain, won in the university category.
In the Product of the Year category, Lawen from Modern Knowledge Schools emerged as the high school winner, while Connect from American University of Bahrain took the university title.
The Company of the Year Award was awarded to Peel from Al Hekma International School in the high school track category, while ZEROIL from University of Strathclyde Bahrain claimed the prize in the university category.
Signature awards were given to a number of institutions including Modern Knowledge Schools (Best Booth and Brand Award by CrediMax), Al Hekma International School (Best Financial Performance Award by BBK), Britus International School (Best Video Award by BASREC), University of Bahrain (Excellence in Technology Award by Tamkeen), Bahrain Polytechnic (Excellence in ESG Award by Y K Almoayyed & Sons) and University of Strathclyde Bahrain (Rising CEO Award by stc Bahrain).
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