Our Mission
To make a meaningful economic impact to the economy of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the region by nurturing and strengthening fashion entrepreneurs and establishments. BFI provides technical product development, business tools, global fashion network connection and access to funds to entrepreneurs and start-ups so they can create innovative viable brands, build capacity and launch globally competitive businesses. Ultimately, building a thriving fashion eco-system in the region.
Our Programs
Pre-Incubation –
Dilmun Star Program
Based on field research and experience, BFI found that many fashion designers and would be fashion entrepreneurs lack
Incubation –
Designer in Residence Program
Designer in Residence Program is open for entrepreneurs and start-ups in the fields of textile, apparel, jewellery
Community
Outreach Program
BFI believes strongly in engaging with the community to enhance the learning and knowledge of
"The BFI will not only provide important tools for designers to grow, it aims to help fashion talent launch globally competitive businesses from Bahrain"
Jalila Aarab
CEO / Founder – BFI
"BFI aims to be the pioneer in creating a thriving fashion eco system in the region"
Lamees Qasem
Co-Founder – BFI
News & Events
(2/08/2018), Manama – As part of its Community Outreach Programs, the Bahrain Fashion Incubator in cooperation with the Ministry of...
(27 March 2018), Manama – Bahrain Fashion Incubator (BFI) hosted in collaboration with AIM 3D, and the United Nations Industrial...
(19/03/2018), Manama – BFI signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Thomson Reuters MENA to offer participant SMEs access to the...
Our Partners
