Tamkeen Digital Enablement Program: Up to 60% ERP & POS Support

December 2, 2025

Unlock Digital Growth with Tamkeen’s Digital Enablement Program

Bahrain is moving fast toward a digitally empowered economy. One of the strongest steps in this direction is the Tamkeen Digital Enablement Program.
It aims to help businesses adopt modern tools like ERP, POS, e-commerce platforms, and automation systems that improve productivity and long-term growth.

At Hornet Technologies, we deeply appreciate this initiative. It removes one of the biggest barriers for SMEs. the cost of digital transformation. And gives every business a chance to upgrade with confidence.

What Is Tamkeen and How Does It Support Businesses?

If you’re new to Tamkeen or have only heard about it in passing. here is a simple explanation.

Tamkeen is a semi-governmental organization established to strengthen Bahrain’s private sector.
Its goal is to empower SMEs and help them adopt modern, productive, and sustainable business practices.
Over the years, Tamkeen has launched several programs that focus on skills, innovation, employment, and digitalization.

The Digital Enablement Program is one of its most impactful initiatives, especially for businesses planning to adopt ERP or other technology solutions.

What Is the Tamkeen Digital Enablement Program?

This program supports Virtual, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (VmSMEs) across Bahrain by subsidising digital transformation costs.

The program works through two tracks:

Track 1: Partnered Digital Solution Providers

Tamkeen has a list of approved digital tools and software vendors. Businesses can simply choose a tool and apply through the portal.

Track 2: Integration of Your Own Digital Solution

This is where companies can bring their preferred vendor. such as Hornet Technologies. Tamkeen then subsidises up to 60% of the total cost depending on the approved cap.

The supported categories include:

Technology Software
Technology Services
Technology Hardware
Advisory Services

This makes it easier for businesses to adopt complete solutions. from ERP systems to POS, CRM, e-commerce platforms, digital integrations, and more.

Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

Businesses can benefit from Tamkeen’s support if they meet the following:

An active Commercial Registration (CR) or a valid regulatory license
Classified as a Virtual, Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise
No violations with Tamkeen, LMRA, or other government bodies
Additional conditions may apply depending on the selected digital solution

In simple terms, if you operate legally in Bahrain and plan to modernize your operations. you can apply.

Tamkeen covers up to 60% of your digital transformation cost.

Talk to Hornet Technologies to understand how it works.

Why This Program Matters for Bahrain’s Business Community?

The Digital Enablement Program is more than a subsidy. it’s a national push toward digital competitiveness.

Here’s why it matters:

It reduces financial burdens for SMEs who want to upgrade.
It encourages adoption of modern ERP and digital tools that improve efficiency.
It helps businesses move away from outdated manual processes.
It increases transparency, reporting accuracy, and productivity.
It positions Bahrain as a forward-thinking economy built on innovation.

By supporting ERP, POS, supply chain tools, CRM systems, and e-commerce platforms, Tamkeen is enabling businesses to work smarter and scale faster.

How Can Your Business Benefit?

Whether you’re running a retail store, a restaurant, a distribution company, or a service-based business. Tamkeen’s Digital Enablement Program can help you modernize efficiently.

Here’s how:

Lower investment cost: Only pay around 40–50% of the project value.
Access to better technology: ERP, POS, e-commerce, analytics, and more.
Improved operations: Automate billing, stock, finance, HR, orders, and reporting.
Higher accuracy: Reduce manual errors and duplicate data entries.
Better decision-making: Real-time dashboards and reports help you plan smarter.
Scalable tools: Solutions can grow with your business needs.

This is one of the simplest ways for SMEs to start digital transformation without high upfront spending.

How Hornet Technologies Supports Tamkeen’s Digital Vision?

Hornet Technologies has been delivering ERP, POS, e-commerce, and digital solutions across Bahrain and the GCC for many years.
We strongly support Tamkeen’s initiative because it gives SMEs access to tools that were once accessible only to large enterprises.

Here’s how Hornet aligns with the program:

We offer tailored ERP, POS, Van Sales, E-commerce, and custom digital solutions for Bahrain’s market.
Our modules cover Sales, Finance, HR, Inventory, Manufacturing, Projects, and more.
We work closely with industries such as retail, restaurants, distribution, healthcare, services, and multi-branch operations.
We ensure smooth implementation, documentation, training, and long-term support.
For Track 2 applications, we help businesses with the vendor quotation process and guide them through how the program works.
Our solutions are customizable, scalable, and built to support Bahrain’s VmSMEs.

Tamkeen’s move supports the same vision Hornet believes in. empowering businesses with technology that improves daily operations and long-term growth.

How the Application Process Works?

Here is a simple step-by-step overview:

Visit tamkeen.bh and open the Digital Enablement Program page.
Choose your track: Partner tool or your preferred solution provider.
Upload the required documents and project quotation.
Wait for Tamkeen’s eligibility review and approval.
Once approved, Tamkeen pays a large portion of the project to the vendor.
The business pays the remaining amount.
Implementation begins with your selected vendor.

Hornet helps businesses understand each step clearly.

Example Use Cases: Who Can Benefit the Most?

This program is ideal for businesses that want to improve digital efficiency, such as:

Retail Shop Upgrading to POS

Retailers can move from manual billing to a fast, accurate POS system that automates checkout, tracks stock in real time, and improves daily operations.

Restaurant Needing Kitchen Automation

Restaurants benefit from automated KOTs, ingredient tracking, and centralized reporting. This helps reduce errors, speed up service, and maintain consistent food cost control.

Trading or Distribution Company Using Van Sales

Van sales teams can invoice on the go, sync stock automatically, and improve route efficiency. Warehouse operations also become easier with centralized inventory control.

Service Provider Needing CRM and Billing

Service-based businesses can manage customers, invoices, and follow-ups in one platform. This improves response times and ensures smooth customer engagement.

Startup Launching an E-commerce Platform

Startups can build modern online stores with real-time inventory sync, order tracking, and automated backend workflows. This enables faster scaling and better customer experience.

Multi-Branch Business Needing Consolidated Reports

Companies with multiple locations can track stock, sales, and finances from one dashboard. This ensures clearer decision-making and stronger control across all branches.

A Strong Step Toward Bahrain’s Digital Future

The Tamkeen Digital Enablement Program is a significant opportunity for Bahrain’s businesses.

With reduced financial pressure and access to advanced solutions, SMEs can modernize operations, become more competitive, and grow sustainably.

Hornet Technologies fully supports this vision. and we are here to help businesses understand how the subsidy works and how they can benefit from modern digital systems. If you want to understand how Tamkeen’s subsidy applies to ERP, POS, or E-commerce solutions, talk to us.

Our team will guide you through how the program works and how Hornet Technologies can support your digital journey.