Welcome to the National Innovation Hub
The National Innovation Hub, a pioneering initiative by the Innovation and Advanced Technologies Directorate at the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation within the public sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Our mission is to drive digital transformation, improve governmental services, and address pressing social challenges through advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, and augmented reality.
Key Features
Centralized Innovation: The hub will serve as a focal point for developing and testing MVPs, which are simplified versions of products created to test core ideas with users and gather feedback before full development.
Advanced Technology Adoption: Encouraging the use of AI, computer vision, blockchain, and augmented reality within governmental entities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Strategic Alignment: Conducting research to identify opportunities in emerging technologies and sectors, fostering cross-government collaboration, and facilitating technology adoption for modernized public services.
How We Operate
• Identify Challenges: Conduct studies to inventory government challenges across sectors.
• Propose Initiatives: Analyze opportunities and propose innovation initiatives through workshops.
• Experiment & Evaluate: Use experimental tools to assess the impact and success of initiatives.
• Analysis: Provide cost analysis to facilitate decision-making.
• Skill Development: Identify and adapt key skills for building prototypes and MVPs.
• Action Plans: Develop detailed plans and guide implementation.
• Consultation: Provide consultations to governmental entities.
• Monitoring: Prepare periodic progress reports and performance analyses.
Driving Innovation in Government
• Leveraging advanced technologies to support the growth and digital transformation of governmental entities, ensuring cohesive and modernized public services.
• Establishing a government innovation center that stimulates and enriches innovation culture, driving progress and efficiency in the public sector.
Transformative Impact of the National Innovation Hub
The National Innovation Hub stands as a cornerstone initiative aimed at revolutionizing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s public sector. By leveraging advanced technologies and fostering a collaborative environment, the hub aligns with the government action plan to streamline operations, optimize resources, and address critical national challenges. Focused on enhancing the digital skills and capabilities of government sector employees, the hub provides training and development programs to build expertise in advanced technologies. Our collective efforts with governmental entities and private sector partners ensure that the Kingdom of Bahrain remains at the forefront of public sector innovation.
Inspiration & Innovation
Highlight and share successful innovation projects within the public sector to inspire and encourage further innovation. By showcasing these achievements, the hub fosters a culture of innovation and motivates other entities to pursue similar initiatives.
Smart Cities
Enhance urban infrastructure through smart city initiatives. These initiatives utilize advanced technologies to improve transportation, public safety, energy management, and other urban se rvices, contributing to more efficient and livable cities.
Global Innovation Index
It contributes to enhancing Bahrain's position in the Global Innovation Index by fostering a culture of innovation, promoting research and development, leveraging advanced technologies, facilitating cross-sector collaboration, and developing human capital.
Governance
Enhance governance by integrating advanced technologies and innovative practices into governmental operations. The hub promotes transparency, efficiency, and accountability in government services, ensuring that resources are utilized effectively.
Collaboration
Facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange across different sectors. The hub brings together experts, stakeholders, and innovators to share insights, best practices, and resources, fostering a collaborative environment.
Quality of Life
benefits to citizens through smarter urban infrastructure, improved healthcare, and more efficient government services.
Boosting Digital Skills
Enhancing digital skills in the government sector through training programs that build expertise in advanced technologies and develop national cadres in innovation.