Launch Your Future with the AUBH Entrepreneurship & Innovation Track

AUBH provides a unique entrepreneurial academic experience through a number of courses and enrichment activities distributed across all academic programs. These academic experiences are supported by the IILab and its resources to further enhance student experience towards becoming

Entrepreneurship & Innovation at AUBH

Position yourself at the forefront of innovation with hands-on entrepreneurial learning integrated into your studies at AUBH.

Build future-ready skills: think creatively, solve complex problems, and design practical solutions.
Explore diverse career paths: contribute to established organizations or develop your own venture ideas with guidance from mentors and industry partners.
Create national impact: engage in projects that support Bahrain’s economic diversification and align with Vision 2030.
Use AUBH as your launchpad: connect with workshops, masterclasses, and real-world projects that turn ideas into measurable outcomes in innovation, impact, and leadership.

Who Is It For

Open to students from every AUBH college—Engineering, Business, Multimedia Design, and beyond—starting from Year 1.

How We Work

From Seed to Startup

Foundations of Innovation & Entrepreneurial

Thinking (Design Thinking, Problem-Solving, Growth Mindset, Startup Weekend)

From Ideas to Business Models

From Ideas to Business Models (Prototyping, Customer Discovery, Financial Basics, Lean Launchpad).

Venture Creation & Innovation Strategy

(Growth Hacking, Investor Pitching, Legal/ IP Basics). Technology Entrepreneurship (AI, Blockchain, AR/VR, Product Management, Hackathons).

Technology Entrepreneurship

Turn opportunities into tech-supported businesses—build core features, wire up analytics and automation, and validate with live customers.

Ventureship

A fast-track internship inside the IIL ecosystem: build features, run experiments, support pilots, and leave with proof of impact.

Tech Venture Creation Lab

A startup incubator with mentorship, investor feedback, and a chance to be selected for the Soft-Landing Program in the U.S. (Boston or Bay Area).

Real-World Impact, Global Exposure

Ventureship

Internship-style startup immersion for hands-on venture experience.

Tech Venture Creation Lab

Structured incubator program with demo days, mentors, and access to investors. Soft Landing in the U.S.: Top-performing student teams gain international exposure at leading universities, accelerators, and global innovation labs.

Soft Landing in the U.S.

Top-performing student teams gain international exposure at leading universities, accelerators, and global innovation labs.

What You’ll Gain

Develop practical entrepreneurship and innovation skills alongside your undergraduate studies through hands-on projects, mentorship, and industry engagement.

Build a real venture during your studies with support from mentors, faculty, and partners.
Access global startup networks and ecosystems for feedback, pilots, and opportunities.
Strengthen career readiness for roles such as: Startup Founder / Co-Founder · Innovation Consultant · Product Manager (tech) · Venture Analyst / Investor Relations · Social Entrepreneur (impact)

Your Contribution to Bahrain & Beyond

By engaging in entrepreneurship and innovation at AUBH, you are investing in your growth and contributing to: