West Bank
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
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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
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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
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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
-
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
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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
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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
-
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
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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
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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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
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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
-
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
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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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
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
-
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
-
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
-
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)
-
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)
-
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
-
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
-
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
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Oasis500
Seed investor and accelerator backing founders from early idea to scale.
- Who
- Historically Jordan-based startups.
- When
- Not published.
- Where
- Amman
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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