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Everything a Palestinian founder can tap, in one place.

95 funds, accelerators, grants, spaces and talent programs, 51 open now. Checked October 2026.

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Ramallah, Birzeit, Nablus, Hebron, Bethlehem

37 based here
  • CapitalOpen now

    Diaspora Angel Investors and Mentors Network

    MENACatalyst

    MENACatalyst's network connecting diaspora angels and mentors with early-stage founders in Palestine.

    Who
    Founders in Palestine; diaspora members join as mentors and angels.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    Ramallah and the diaspora
    Website ↗
  • CapitalOpen now

    Flow Angels

    Flow Ventures

    Flow's structured angel network, launched in 2026 to put up to $2M of angel capital into early-stage startups this year, deal by deal through syndicates, with mentorship and Gulf market pathways.

    Who
    Palestinian-founded pre-seed and seed startups, with founders anywhere in the world.
    When
    Rolling since February 2026.
    Where
    Ramallah · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • CapitalOpen now

    Ibtikar Fund

    Palestine's leading early-stage VC, investing from seed through Series A in tech and tech-enabled startups. Fund II closed at $25M.

    Who
    Palestinian founders in Palestine and across the region building for regional or global markets.
    When
    Rolling. Reach out through the website.
    Where
    Ramallah
    Website ↗
  • CapitalConfirm status

    Asala

    Palestinian Businesswomen's Association

    Micro, small and Islamic financing for women entrepreneurs, with training and follow-up.

    Who
    Palestinian women entrepreneurs.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    West Bank
    Read more ↗
  • CapitalConfirm status

    Siraj Palestine Fund

    Siraj

    Growth capital for established companies operating in Palestine. Not a seed investor.

    Who
    Revenue-stage companies in Palestine.
    When
    Rolling. No public call.
    Where
    Ramallah
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    Flow Accelerator

    Flow

    Venture builder with 300+ startups in its portfolio. Runs programs from Ideation and Pre-Incubation through Acceleration, PIEC ScaleUp with Flat6Labs, Orange Corners, Startup Bridge investor matching, Flow Ventures and Flow Angels.

    Who
    Palestinian founders from idea stage onward.
    When
    Program calls posted on Flow's portal.
    Where
    Ramallah
    See programs ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    InnoPark

    An-Najah National University

    An-Najah's innovation park: mentoring, workspace, an open innovation lab, hackathons and a technology transfer office.

    Who
    Students, graduates and startups in the Nablus area.
    When
    Ongoing.
    Where
    Nablus
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    PIEC ScaleUp

    Flow Accelerator and Flat6Labs, funded by Switzerland (SDC)

    Eight-stage venture program that takes a startup from idea to regional expansion: Ideation, Pre-Incubation, Incubation, Pre-Acceleration, Acceleration, Investment Readiness, Deal Support and Regional Expansion. Aims to mobilize $8M to $12M for the startups it supports.

    Who
    Palestinian startups at any stage. Each stage has its own entry and exit criteria, and all eight run in parallel.
    When
    Launched 28 Sep 2026 and runs to Dec 2029. Apply through Flow's program portal.
    Where
    Ramallah, serving Palestinian startups
    Program details ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    PPU Business Incubator

    Palestine Polytechnic University

    Training, mentoring, legal and IP help, prototyping, demo days, and access to seed funding and zero-interest loans.

    Who
    Students, graduates and young founders, mainly 18 to 35.
    When
    Ongoing.
    Where
    Hebron
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsIn cycles

    BuildPalestine Root Fellowship

    BuildPalestine

    Six-month fellowship for social enterprises with workshops, 1:1 coaching, mentors, a demo day and follow-on access to the BuildPalestine Fund.

    Who
    Palestinian social or environmental ventures with a working product, with impact anywhere in historic Palestine.
    When
    Annual. Applications usually close around February.
    Where
    Online
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsIn cycles

    Fintech support program (A-FIN II)

    GIZ

    Tailored support for fintechs on business models, PMA and PCMA regulation, investment readiness and regional expansion, delivered by Momentum Labs.

    Who
    Fintechs in or targeting the Palestinian market, MVP preferred.
    When
    Last call closed Dec 2025.
    Where
    Ramallah
    Read more ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsIn cycles

    Hive Accelerator

    Palestine Techno Park and Leaders International

    Six-month residency at Palestine Techno Park with office space, mentoring, product, legal and financial structuring help, and access to seed funding.

    Who
    West Bank tech startups in idea, MVP or scale tracks.
    When
    2025-26 cohort is underway. Next call to be announced.
    Where
    Birzeit
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsIn cycles

    Nawah Pre-Accelerator

    Flat6Labs

    Four-month pre-accelerator by Flat6Labs with Google: workshops, 1:1 mentoring and a Showcase Day where up to 10 startups pitch investors.

    Who
    Palestine-based tech startups at idea or MVP stage.
    When
    Cycle 3 runs 15 Nov 2026 to 3 Mar 2027. Calls open about twice a year.
    Where
    Ramallah and online
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsIn cycles

    Orange Corners Palestinian Territories

    Flow Accelerator, for the Netherlands

    Free four-month program on product-market fit, market access and investment readiness, with a PowHER track for women. Alumni can access the Orange Corners Innovation Fund.

    Who
    Founders aged 18 to 35 in the West Bank or Gaza, from idea validation to early startup.
    When
    Applications open twice a year. Next start date to be announced.
    Where
    Ramallah, serving the West Bank and Gaza
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsIn cycles

    Sharks Program

    Palestine Techno Park

    Investment-readiness program with intensive mentoring, investor prep and exposure to the US ecosystem, delivered with diaspora founders and investors.

    Who
    Startups founded by Palestinians anywhere in the world.
    When
    First cohort of 16 launched July 2026.
    Where
    Birzeit, with US exposure · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsIn cycles

    Startups in Residence (STIR)

    Intersect Innovation Hub (Bank of Palestine)

    Six-month, equity-free incubator covering validation, MVP, go-to-market and investor readiness, with free workspace, mentors, AI tool credits and legal clinics. 65+ startups graduated, including a virtual track for Gaza teams.

    Who
    Palestinian founders 18+ based in Palestine, idea or early stage. No registered company needed.
    When
    About one cohort a year. STIR 9 runs Aug 2026 to Jan 2027.
    Where
    Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, and online for Gaza
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpening soon

    Bethlehem Center for Entrepreneurship

    KOICA and partners

    New hub that will offer training, mentoring and seed funding for local founders. Foundation stone laid July 2026.

    Who
    Bethlehem-area founders. Details to come.
    When
    Not yet operating.
    Where
    Bethlehem
    Read more ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsConfirm status

    Bethlehem Business Incubator

    Bethlehem University

    Open hub incubating local ventures, especially by women and youth, with a Tourism Innovation Hub track.

    Who
    Bethlehem-area founders, students and faculty.
    When
    Last confirmed cohort in 2023.
    Where
    Bethlehem
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsConfirm status

    Birzeit Innovation and Development Unit

    Birzeit University

    Pre-incubation, incubation and acceleration tracks with prototype, IP and patent support.

    Who
    Birzeit University students and staff.
    When
    Ongoing.
    Where
    Birzeit
    Website ↗
  • Grants and prizesIn cycles

    AIN Challenges Hackathon

    AIN

    Student hackathon on real company challenges. Winners get jobs, incubation places and mentoring.

    Who
    University students.
    When
    Annual. 2026 edition held in August.
    Where
    Birzeit
    Read more ↗
  • Grants and prizesIn cycles

    From Innovation to Creation

    SPARK, EU-funded

    EU-funded growth grants of about EUR 15,000 to 18,000 per startup, plus support. Seven startups awarded in May 2026.

    Who
    Palestinian startups.
    When
    Next call not yet announced.
    Where
    Ramallah
    Website ↗
  • Grants and prizesIn cycles

    Impact Founders Challenge

    MENACatalyst

    Pitch competition with a $10,000 grand prize plus mentorship.

    Who
    Very early ventures based in Palestine with a prototype or MVP. Women-led ventures encouraged.
    When
    Annual. 2026 edition concluded in May.
    Where
    Ramallah
    Website ↗
  • Grants and prizesIn cycles

    Makani Startup Weekend and National Award

    Ramallah Municipality and MENACatalyst

    Startup weekend ending in a Demo Day. The top three qualify for the $10,000 Palestine National Award for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

    Who
    Palestinian founders with ideas or MVPs.
    When
    First edition Nov 2025. Next dates to be announced.
    Where
    Ramallah
    Website ↗
  • Grants and prizesIn cycles

    TechStart

    TechStart (World Bank, run by DAI)

    World Bank-financed grants for the IT sector: internship stipends, seed grants for new IT service firms, market linkage and women-in-IT programs.

    Who
    Palestinian IT firms, IT startups and tech graduates.
    When
    Runs to 2028. Windows open periodically.
    Where
    Ramallah
    Website ↗
  • Grants and prizesConfirm status

    RISE and SAFE Palestine

    Bank of Palestine and Intersect

    War-response support: startup grants up to $50,000, team grants up to $10,000, freelancer stipends, and SAFE bridge investments up to $200,000.

    Who
    Palestinian tech startups and freelancers affected by the war, especially in Gaza.
    When
    Launched April 2024. No new calls found since.
    Where
    Ramallah, focused on Gaza
    Website ↗
  • Grants and prizesConfirm status

    SANET Startup Innovation Awards

    CIHEAM Bari

    Training, six months of mentoring and a EUR 10,000 grant per selected agri-food startup.

    Who
    Young Palestinian founders in agri-food.
    When
    Last cohort 2025. No 2026 call found.
    Where
    Ramallah, with a showcase in Italy
    Read more ↗
  • SpacesOpen now

    Intersect workspaces

    Intersect Innovation Hub

    Free collaborative workspaces for founders in Intersect programs, plus networking and free legal consultations.

    Who
    Founders in Intersect programs.
    When
    Ongoing.
    Where
    Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron
    Website ↗
  • SpacesOpen now

    Makani Innovation Hub

    Ramallah Municipality

    Municipal hub with coworking, desks, private offices and pre-incubation programs like City Challenge.

    Who
    Early founders, freelancers and small teams.
    When
    Ongoing.
    Where
    Ramallah
    Website ↗
  • SpacesOpen now

    Palestine Techno Park

    Science park next to Birzeit University with incubation space, offices, coworking, labs and a diaspora Brain Gain program.

    Who
    Palestinian startups, companies, students and researchers.
    When
    Palestine Innovation Summit, 16 to 22 Nov 2026.
    Where
    Birzeit
    Website ↗
  • Talent and hiringOpen now

    DigiWork

    Leaders International

    Virtual hiring events connecting Palestinian digital workers with companies.

    Who
    Palestinian digital talent and hiring companies.
    When
    Latest event 5 Oct 2026.
    Where
    Ramallah and online
    Website ↗
  • Talent and hiringIn cycles

    INJAZ Student Company Program

    INJAZ Palestine

    Students form and run a company for a year with business mentors, ending in a national competition.

    Who
    University and school students in Palestine.
    When
    Annual. 2026 cycle launched January.
    Where
    Ramallah and Nablus
    Website ↗
  • Talent and hiringIn cycles

    Palestine Launchpad with Google

    SPARK, Google and Udacity

    Fully funded six-month Udacity scholarships in data, AI engineering and web development, with mentoring and employer connections.

    Who
    Palestinian residents at all skill levels.
    When
    Cohort-based. Cohort 6 announced 2026.
    Where
    Online
    Website ↗
  • Talent and hiringConfirm status

    Felestineya Mini-MBA for Women

    Bank of Palestine

    Business, finance and leadership training for women business owners, with a Bank of Palestine relationship manager.

    Who
    Women-owned businesses operating 2+ years with at least one employee.
    When
    Cohort-based. Dates not published.
    Where
    Ramallah and Gaza
    Website ↗
  • CommunityOpen now

    Business Women Forum

    BWF

    Coaching, finance and market access for women founders, with programs like Powered By Women growth grants, Nuwa mentorship and the Business Women Excellence Award.

    Who
    Women founders and women-led businesses across the West Bank.
    When
    Excellence Award 2026 launched 6 Oct 2026.
    Where
    Ramallah
    Website ↗
  • CommunityOpen now

    PITA

    Palestinian IT Association of Companies

    The IT industry association: advocacy, mentoring, upskilling, funding leads and a company directory.

    Who
    Palestinian IT companies and tech startups.
    When
    Ongoing membership.
    Where
    Ramallah
    Website ↗
  • CommunityIn cycles

    Palestine AI Week

    Palestine Techno Park

    A week of training, a hackathon and a startup exhibition where 10 AI startups demo to investors, plus an AI research award.

    Who
    AI startups in Palestine from MVP to growth, and youth hackathon teams.
    When
    Annual, late April. 2027 call expected in early spring.
    Where
    Birzeit
    Website ↗
  • ToolkitIn cycles

    PMA Regulatory Sandbox

    Palestine Monetary Authority

    Test a new fintech product with real customers under Palestine Monetary Authority supervision, free, with a dedicated contact officer.

    Who
    Fintech startups, licensed institutions and individuals with a new financial technology.
    When
    Cohort-based windows. Decision within 45 days.
    Where
    Ramallah
    Website ↗

Jerusalem

East Jerusalem and Abu Dis

5 based here
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    B-CITE

    Al-Quds University

    University incubator with seed funding, training, mentoring and AR/VR, AI and fab labs. 100+ startups incubated.

    Who
    Entrepreneurs in the Jerusalem community, especially Al-Quds University graduates.
    When
    Ongoing.
    Where
    Abu Dis, Al-Quds University
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    Jinnovate

    Health-tech incubator: MVP development, mentoring, workspace, legal and accounting access, investor meetings and a demo day.

    Who
    Early-stage health-tech founders, with a focus on East Jerusalem.
    When
    Advanced Incubation Program 2026 application is live.
    Where
    East Jerusalem
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    Station J acceleration

    Station J

    Acceleration and capacity building in design thinking, prototyping, e-marketing and finance, alongside the Station J hub.

    Who
    Palestinian entrepreneurs in Jerusalem aged 16 to 45.
    When
    Calls posted on the site and social media.
    Where
    Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem
    Website ↗
  • Grants and prizesOpen now

    JFacility Jerusalem Grants

    EU and Palestine Investment Fund, via Station J

    Co-financing grants of EUR 10,000 to 60,000 for equipment, market expansion and digital transformation, with mentoring. Priority for women-led and green projects.

    Who
    Registered or ready-to-register businesses in Jerusalem Governorate, including tech.
    When
    Rolling. Applications reviewed every three months.
    Where
    Jerusalem Governorate
    Website ↗
  • SpacesOpen now

    Station J

    Innovation hub with coworking, 20 below-market offices for startups, training halls and free mentoring.

    Who
    Freelancers, startups and small businesses in Jerusalem.
    When
    Ongoing.
    Where
    Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem
    Website ↗

Gaza

Programs on the ground, online, and for displaced founders

15 based here
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    Business and Technology Incubator (BTI)

    Islamic University of Gaza

    Incubation, acceleration and freelancing programs with mentoring, legal advice, coworking and a diploma in entrepreneurship.

    Who
    Gaza youth founders, graduates and freelancers.
    When
    Program-based calls.
    Where
    Gaza
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    UCAS Technology Incubator

    University College of Applied Sciences

    Training, freelancing programs and workspace, rebuilding from a rented site after its headquarters and labs were destroyed.

    Who
    Young Gaza founders, graduates and freelancers.
    When
    Recovery programs running in 2026.
    Where
    Gaza City
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsIn cycles

    GSG Elevate

    Gaza Sky Geeks (Mercy Corps)

    Growth program for Palestinian IT and digital companies: legal support, staff training, subsidized interns, branding and market access.

    Who
    Registered Palestinian IT companies.
    When
    Annual cohorts. Elevate 3.0 call closed Feb 2026.
    Where
    Online, Ramallah and Gaza
    Website ↗
  • Grants and prizesIn cycles

    Gaza Recovery Accelerator

    UNDP

    Six-month accelerator with seed grants to restore operations of small businesses and early-stage founders in recovery sectors.

    Who
    Gaza small businesses and early-stage founders.
    When
    First cohort call around June 2026.
    Where
    Gaza
    Website ↗
  • Grants and prizesConfirm status

    Gaza Stars Startup Competition

    Glocal Shift and partners

    Six-month competition with bootcamp, mentoring and seed prizes, in a Recovery track and an Innovation track.

    Who
    Gaza-based founders. Women, youth and displaced people encouraged.
    When
    Applications closed 7 June 2026.
    Where
    Gaza Strip
    Website ↗
  • SpacesOpen now

    Concept Hub

    Concept Company

    Solar-powered coworking for tech and remote workers, by the month, day or hour.

    Who
    Gaza freelancers and remote workers.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    Gaza City
    Read more ↗
  • SpacesOpen now

    GSG coworking support

    Gaza Sky Geeks

    Gaza Sky Geeks covers rent, solar power, internet and equipment for independent coworking spaces so freelancers can keep working.

    Who
    Operating coworking spaces in Gaza, and through them their members.
    When
    New partnership round announced Aug 2026.
    Where
    Gaza, several sites
    Website ↗
  • SpacesOpen now

    Taqat

    Solar-powered coworking hubs with electricity, internet and workstations, plus training and mentoring.

    Who
    Gaza freelancers, developers and remote workers.
    When
    Rolling membership, with a waitlist.
    Where
    Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, Nuseirat
    Read more ↗
  • SpacesConfirm status

    HopeHubs

    Donation-funded hubs with power and internet so displaced Gazans can keep freelancing and training.

    Who
    Displaced Gazan freelancers in Gaza and Egypt.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    Rafah, Deir al-Balah, Cairo
    Website ↗
  • Talent and hiringOpen now

    e-Lancer

    UCAS Technology Incubator and DROSOS

    Trains young people in programming and freelancing and helps them win international clients.

    Who
    Gaza graduates and youth.
    When
    Funded through Dec 2026.
    Where
    Gaza and online
    Website ↗
  • Talent and hiringOpen now

    Gaza Sky Geeks

    Mercy Corps

    Palestine's largest tech hub: bootcamps, AI training, freelancing support and matching with international employers. Talent Bridge links founders and talent with Gulf mentors and employers.

    Who
    Palestinian youth, freelancers and tech companies.
    When
    Rolling calls per program.
    Where
    Ramallah, Gaza and online
    Website ↗
  • Talent and hiringOpen now

    Gaza Talents

    Matches Gaza freelancers with international clients and handles payments for them.

    Who
    Gaza freelancers and the clients hiring them.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    Gaza and online
    Read more ↗
  • Talent and hiringIn cycles

    TAP (Talent Acceleration Platform)

    TAP

    Sixteen-week online programs in software, sales and digital marketing, then placement in remote jobs.

    Who
    Palestinian graduates, including in Gaza.
    When
    Cohort-based.
    Where
    Online, Gaza and Nablus
    Read more ↗
  • ToolkitOpen now

    Crips for eSIMs for Gaza

    Volunteers buy and top up eSIMs for people in Gaza.

    Who
    People in Gaza who need connectivity.
    When
    Rolling, donation-dependent.
    Where
    Online
    Website ↗
  • ToolkitOpen now

    Gaza Online eSIMs

    Gaza Online

    Data eSIMs for people in Gaza, prioritizing students, journalists, medics and remote workers.

    Who
    People in Gaza who need to stay connected.
    When
    Rolling, through WhatsApp.
    Where
    Online
    Website ↗

Inside the Green Line

Nazareth, Haifa, Wadi Ara, the Galilee, the Triangle, the Naqab

8 based here
  • CapitalOpen now

    Hasoub Angels

    Hasoub

    Angel club of 50+ members investing together in pre-seed and seed startups, with monthly meetups and an investor training program.

    Who
    Tech startups with early validation, mainly from the Palestinian community inside the Green Line.
    When
    Rolling submissions online.
    Where
    Ar'ara
    Website ↗
  • CapitalConfirm status

    Takwin Ventures

    Early-stage VC backing tech startups led by Palestinian citizens of Israel, with seed funding, office space and introductions.

    Who
    Early-stage tech founders from the Palestinian community inside the Green Line.
    When
    Rolling. No public application window.
    Where
    Haifa
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    NorthPreneur

    NorthMed Innovation Center

    Med-tech and digital health venture building around real clinical needs, with hospital and industry connections, mentoring and a talent hub.

    Who
    Founders and tech talent in the Galilee working on medical devices, digital health and software.
    When
    NorthPreneur III accepting applications in 2026.
    Where
    Sakhnin
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsIn cycles

    HasoubLabs

    Hasoub

    Pre-accelerator, five-month accelerator, a PhD DeepTechers track and a venture studio, run from Hasoub Garage. Focus areas include AI and femtech.

    Who
    Early-stage founders from the Palestinian community inside the Green Line.
    When
    Annual. The 2026 accelerator call closed 4 June 2026.
    Where
    Ar'ara (Wadi Ara)
    Website ↗
  • SpacesOpen now

    Hasoub Garage

    Hasoub

    Community space in a renovated 1936 school with a maker lab, classroom and room for events. Home of HasoubLabs.

    Who
    Founders, students and community groups.
    When
    Book online.
    Where
    Ar'ara (Wadi Ara)
    Website ↗
  • Talent and hiringOpen now

    Tsofen

    Coding courses, mentoring and employer partnerships that grow the engineering pool. Useful when you are hiring.

    Who
    Engineering students and graduates from the Palestinian community inside the Green Line.
    When
    Courses run in rounds through the year.
    Where
    Nazareth and the Triangle
    Website ↗
  • Talent and hiringIn cycles

    Hasoub Pairs

    Hasoub

    Four-month one-to-one mentoring that pairs tech students with industry professionals.

    Who
    Tech students; professionals can join as mentors.
    When
    Two cohorts a year.
    Where
    Online and Ar'ara
    Website ↗
  • CommunityOpen now

    Hasoub Annual Conference

    Hasoub

    The main yearly gathering for founders, tech workers and investors in the Palestinian community inside the Green Line.

    Who
    Founders, tech professionals and investors.
    When
    Main day 16 Oct 2026 at Hasoub Garage.
    Where
    Ar'ara
    Website ↗

Online and global

Programs open to founders wherever they live

13 based here
  • CapitalOpen now

    Zeytoon Ventures

    That's us. Pre-seed and seed checks for tech-enabled companies, plus hands-on help with US customers, partners and follow-on investors.

    Who
    Palestinian founders anywhere in the world.
    When
    Rolling. Submit your company any time.
    Where
    New York and Ramallah · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    Tech for Palestine Incubator

    Tech for Palestine

    Free incubator with 3,000+ volunteers, mentors, small grants and launch help for projects and startups that support Palestine.

    Who
    Anyone, anywhere. Palestinian founders qualify.
    When
    Rolling applications.
    Where
    Online · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • Grants and prizesOpen now

    Emergent Ventures

    Mercatus Center, George Mason University

    Fast, low-overhead grants and fellowships for people with ambitious, high-impact ideas, from Tyler Cowen at the Mercatus Center.

    Who
    Individuals anywhere in the world, 13 and up. No company or degree needed.
    When
    Rolling. Apply any time.
    Where
    Online · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • Grants and prizesOpen now

    MIT Solve Global Challenges

    MIT Solve

    Equity-free $10,000 Solver award for every selected team, plus nine months of support and access to more than $1M in partner prizes. 2027 challenges cover climate, economic prosperity, health and learning.

    Who
    Individuals or teams anywhere with a tech-based solution at prototype stage or later. No registered company needed.
    When
    2027 cycle closes 6 November 2026, 12:00 pm ET.
    Where
    Online, with Solve at MIT in Cambridge · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • Grants and prizesIn cycles

    AFRP Palestine Fellowship

    American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine

    Grants up to $5,000 for community, educational and cultural projects with a plan to last.

    Who
    Individuals or small teams aged 21+, including partners in Palestine. Suits social ventures.
    When
    Annual. 2026 deadline was 30 March.
    Where
    Online · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • Grants and prizesIn cycles

    Hult Prize

    Hult Prize Foundation

    Global student social-enterprise competition with $1M for the winner. Several Palestinian universities host rounds.

    Who
    University student teams.
    When
    Annual, starting on campus each fall.
    Where
    Online and campus rounds · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • Talent and hiringOpen now

    Apricot International

    Apricot International, with Gaza Sky Geeks

    Nonprofit recruiter placing Palestinian engineers with international companies. Handles contracts and payroll, so you can hire without a local entity.

    Who
    Palestinian tech talent, including in Gaza, and the companies hiring them.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    San Francisco and online · Open to founders anywhere
    Read more ↗
  • CommunityOpen now

    Entrepreneurs for Palestine (E4P)

    Tech for Palestine

    Network of 200+ founders and CEOs in 30+ countries who hire, mentor, subcontract and angel-invest in Palestinian founders.

    Who
    Founders anywhere. Palestinian founders can join.
    When
    Rolling membership.
    Where
    Online · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • ToolkitOpen now

    AWS Activate

    Amazon

    Cloud credits: up to $5,000 self-serve, up to $200,000 through an Activate provider such as your investor.

    Who
    Pre-Series B startups with an AWS account.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    Online · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • ToolkitOpen now

    Google for Startups Cloud

    Google

    Up to $200,000 in Google Cloud credits for seed to Series A, $350,000 for AI-first startups.

    Who
    Startups with funding; smaller credits for pre-funded teams.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    Online · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • ToolkitOpen now

    Microsoft for Startups

    Microsoft

    Up to $150,000 in Azure credits plus AI tools and technical guidance.

    Who
    Early-stage startups.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    Online · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • ToolkitOpen now

    Stanford eCorner

    Stanford Technology Ventures Program

    Free library of talks, podcasts and short videos from Stanford's entrepreneurship program, including the Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders series.

    Who
    Anyone. Free, no sign-up needed to watch.
    When
    Always available.
    Where
    Online · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • ToolkitOpen now

    Stripe Atlas

    Stripe

    Forms a Delaware company, gets your EIN and issues founder equity. Stripe does not support Palestine-based businesses, so a US entity is the common route to card payments.

    Who
    Founders who need a US entity. Stripe still reviews each account.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    Online · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗

Beyond Palestine

Jordan, the Gulf, Egypt and the US

17 based here
  • CapitalOpen now

    ISSF

    Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund

    $98M fund investing directly and through VC funds in innovative startups and SMEs.

    Who
    Companies with operations in Jordan. Palestine-registered companies need a Jordan presence.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    Amman
    Website ↗
  • CapitalConfirm status

    Peleset Angels

    Network of Palestinian and diaspora angels closing the pre-seed gap for Palestinian startups, with a focus on women founders.

    Who
    Early-stage Palestinian founders.
    When
    No published cycle. Use the contact form.
    Where
    Reston, Virginia
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    Endeavor Jordan

    Endeavor

    Selects high-impact scale-ups for mentoring, a global network and co-investment from Endeavor Catalyst.

    Who
    Scale-ups based in Jordan. Many Palestinian-Jordanian founders take part.
    When
    Rolling selection.
    Where
    Amman
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    Hub71

    Incentive packages for startups setting up in Abu Dhabi, with a route to a 10-year Golden Visa for founders.

    Who
    Startups ready to base in Abu Dhabi. Nationality not restricted.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    Abu Dhabi
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    in5

    Incubator with tech, media, design and science centers: workspace, mentoring and an investor hub.

    Who
    Startups setting up in Dubai.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    Dubai
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    QSTP startup programs

    Qatar Science and Technology Park

    Incubation, sector accelerators (femtech, water, agritech), a tech venture fund and fellowships.

    Who
    Startups setting up in Qatar.
    When
    Varies by program.
    Where
    Doha
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsOpen now

    The Garage

    Bridge, accelerator and incubator programs with workspace, a foreign investment license and investor access.

    Who
    Startups setting up in Saudi Arabia, including non-Saudi founders.
    When
    Rolling registration.
    Where
    Riyadh
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsIn cycles

    Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator

    UC Berkeley

    UC Berkeley's accelerator: six months on site with advisors and a demo day. The SkyDeck Fund invests $210,000 for 7.25% equity, and there is a program fee.

    Who
    Startups anywhere in the world with a product or revenue, a full-time team, and plans to raise within about six months. No Berkeley tie needed. You need to be in Berkeley for the program.
    When
    Two batches a year. Batch 23 runs November 2026 to April 2027; watch for the next call.
    Where
    Berkeley, California · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsIn cycles

    Google for Startups Accelerator: MENA

    Google

    Ten-week equity-free accelerator for seed to Series A startups, ideally AI-driven.

    Who
    Startups in the region. Palestine is not listed, so founders usually apply through a company based in Jordan, the Gulf or Egypt.
    When
    Annual. Applications usually Dec to Jan.
    Where
    Online
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsIn cycles

    Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global

    500 Global

    Twelve-week accelerator. Selected startups may receive $100,000+ in investment.

    Who
    MVP-stage tech startups with early traction focused on the region.
    When
    Annual. 2026 deadline was 9 Aug.
    Where
    Riyadh
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsIn cycles

    StartX

    Stanford-StartX

    Stanford's nonprofit accelerator. Takes no equity and charges no fees, with mentors, perks and a large founder community.

    Who
    Teams where at least one founder is a Stanford student, faculty member, researcher or alum with at least three quarters of study.
    When
    Cohorts through the year. Pre-register on the site.
    Where
    Palo Alto, California · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • Accelerators and incubatorsConfirm status

    Oasis500

    Seed investor and accelerator backing founders from early idea to scale.

    Who
    Historically Jordan-based startups.
    When
    Not published.
    Where
    Amman
    Website ↗
  • Talent and hiringIn cycles

    Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

    Sutardja Center, UC Berkeley

    Four and a half day venture workshop at UC Berkeley's Sutardja Center, with lectures, games and one-on-one mentoring. Paid.

    Who
    Founders, students and working professionals from anywhere.
    When
    Next bootcamp 11 to 15 January 2027.
    Where
    Berkeley, California · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • CommunityOpen now

    TechWadi

    Silicon Valley network of founders, mentors and investors, and host of the TechWadi Annual Forum. Many Palestinian founders are part of the community.

    Who
    Founders seeking Silicon Valley mentors and investors.
    When
    Annual Forum every fall. Mentorship rolling.
    Where
    San Francisco Bay Area · Open to founders anywhere
    Website ↗
  • CommunityConfirm status

    Network for Palestine

    Grassroots support for displaced Gazans in Egypt: laptops, markets to sell products, and a planned small-business program.

    Who
    Displaced Gazans in Egypt, including small-business owners.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    Cairo
    Read more ↗
  • CommunityConfirm status

    Palestine pavilion at Web Summit Qatar

    Partners incl. Flow

    Subsidized exhibition slots for Palestinian startups. 13 startups exhibited in 2026.

    Who
    Palestinian startups.
    When
    Feb 2026. Recurrence not yet confirmed.
    Where
    Doha
    Read more ↗
  • CommunityConfirm status

    The Founders Majlis

    Network of founders and angels offering talent, early-stage capital and guidance. Membership appears referral-based.

    Who
    High-growth founders.
    When
    Rolling.
    Where
    Doha
    Website ↗

How to read this

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  • In cyclesRuns in cohorts or yearly calls. The card says when the last one ran.
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  • Confirm statusWe could not confirm recent activity. Check with the program before you apply.

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