Innovate for Bahrain, a national platform dedicated to accelerating the Kingdom’s innovation economy, has successfully concluded its Innovation Studio Pitch Day. The event brought together ten emerging designers across the Fashion and Jewelry tracks to present their concepts live, marking a critical milestone in transforming creative visions into viable, business-ready ventures. Following a rigorous evaluation process, six finalists have been shortlisted to advance to the Final Celebration Day.
Bridging Creativity And Commercial Viability
The Pitch Day served as a testing ground for participants to demonstrate not just artistic flair, but market potential. The ten participating designers went beyond showcasing final products, articulating the narrative journey behind their creations and the business logic supporting them. The program is designed to bridge the gap between ideation and impact, ensuring that Bahrain’s creative talent is equipped with the structural support necessary to scale their concepts into sustainable commercial enterprises within the local ecosystem.
Expert Panel And Selection Criteria
The selection process was overseen by a distinguished panel of industry leaders, ensuring a balance between creative innovation and financial strategy. The judging panel included Suzy Al Zeerah, Chief Operating Officer at Bahrain FinTech Bay; Sara Alammadi, Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications at Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB); and Abeer Janahi, Strategy & Sustainability Manager at BisB. The judges evaluated the pitches based on three core pillars: creativity, originality, and commercial potential, ultimately selecting the six finalists who will compete in the upcoming finale.
About Innovate for Bahrain
Innovate for Bahrain is a national innovation platform committed to accelerating Bahrain’s innovation economy through AI-first programs, strategic partnerships, and high-impact accelerator initiatives. With a mission to empower talent and cultivate a future-ready ecosystem, the organization works across government, academia, corporates, and startups. Its mandate includes delivering startup accelerators and capacity-building programs designed to bridge the gap between initial ideation and tangible economic impact across various sectors.
Source: Innovate for Bahrain
