27th StartUp Bahrain Pitch event crowns Cogman, Luma winners. Wed, 2 Sep, 2026 By Arya S Nair, Desk Reporter * Follow author on Cogman and Luma has won first and second place, respectively, at the 27th StartUp Bahrain Pitch event, organized by StartUp Bahrain, the national startup platform powered by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), with support from the SMEs Development Board. The 27th edition of StartUp Bahrain Pitch provided entrepreneurs with a platform to present their projects and receive guidance and mentorship to support business development, growth and expansion. The StartUp Bahrain Pitch event was attended by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board, Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce and Chairman of the SMEs Development Board, Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of Tamkeen, Dalal Al Ghais, Chief Executive of Bahrain Development Bank Group, Waleed Kanoo, a Tamkeen board member, and members of the SMEs Development Board. You may like. The judging panel included Nawaf Al Koheji, founder and Executive Partner of Reete.co, Khalid Saad, founder and Managing Partner of Bunat Ventures, Mahmood Al Saati, founder and CEO of Saturn Consultants, and Laith Al Khalili, Associate Partner at Mumtalakat Bahrain Holding. Startups showcase digital solutions at StartUp Bahrain Pitch event. The StartUp Bahrain Pitch competition featured startups offering digital and technology solutions across sectors, which included, * Vibo: A social media platform for short video content, voice comments and interactive features. * Meem AI: Provides tailored artificial intelligence solutions, including voice and visual assistants, movement management and sign language translation. * Luma: A digital health platform offering personalized health assessments, AI-powered insights and doctor-approved recommendations through a mobile application. * Cogman: An AI-powered business management platform helping SMEs manage operations, finances and inventory through a unified dashboard. After presentations and evaluation by the judging panel, Cogman was named the winner, while Luma secured second place. Fahad Al Suwaidi of Cogman commented that the win marked a major milestone for the project and reflected the team's efforts to develop an innovative business model addressing market needs. He said that the StartUp Bahrain Pitch competition also provided opportunities to present the idea to experts and investors and receive feedback supporting future growth plans. Bader Mattar of Luma said that the second-place finish would encourage the team to further develop the project and expand its growth. He commented that the StartUp Bahrain Pitch event helped Luma showcase its potential and build relationships with entrepreneurs, investors and startup ecosystem specialists. Tamkeen stated that its support aligns with its 2026 strategic priorities, including backing high-impact initiatives, strengthening private-sector competitiveness, matching skills with labor market needs and supporting startup growth and expansion to advance sustainable economic development in Bahrain.

Luma Health has launched new Operational AI features connecting pre-visit preparation to in-clinic workflows. The platform now includes AI-powered payment reminders through its Navigator agent, customisable check-in flows, and enhanced staff queue management tools. Wooster Community Hospital has processed 28,000 patient check-ins since February 2026 using the system. Sault Area Hospital in Ontario reported 57% fewer patients leaving its emergency department before being seen, with wait times reduced by half. The features allow patients to complete forms, update insurance, and make payments via kiosk or QR code before seeing staff. Queue Manager provides staff with real-time visibility of waiting patients and their outstanding requirements. Luma Health serves over 1,000 healthcare organisations across the US, Canada, the UK, and the Caribbean, supporting more than 100 million patient care journeys.

Physician's Computer Company (PCC) and Luma Health have partnered to bring AI-enabled communications to over 300 independent pediatric practices and 1,400 paediatricians across the United States. Luma is now natively integrated into PCC's electronic health record system. The integration enables parents and caregivers to receive two-way communication about their children's care in over 30 languages. Communications can be automated based on upcoming visits or sent manually during situations such as clinic closures. Staff can manage all communication from a single interface. PCC has served independent paediatricians for 40 years. Luma Health's operational AI platform serves more than 1,000 healthcare organisations with 100 million patients across the US, UK, and Caribbean. PCC customers will receive more information about implementing the new features this autumn.