The Orange Corners Palestinian Territories program has officially introduced its latest cohort for the 9th Pre-Acceleration Cycle. This initiative, a project of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, aims to nurture the next generation of Palestinian entrepreneurs by providing structured support for bold solutions across multiple tech verticals. In collaboration with local and international partners—including Flow Accelerator, The National Bank (TNB), and the AstraZeneca Young Health Programme—the cycle highlights the resilience and creativity of the local startup ecosystem.+4
Diverse Solutions Shaping the Future of Innovation
The 9th Cycle features founders building scalable products in fields ranging from AI and Data to Childcare, EdTech, and FinTech. The selected startups demonstrate a strong focus on automation and efficiency, addressing both regional and global market needs. By providing enterprise-grade tools to individuals and small businesses, these innovators are working to democratize access to advanced technology in the Palestinian Territories.+1
Meet the Cycle 9 Startups
The following startups have been selected for this cycle, spanning various industries:
- CyberX: Co-founded by Saeed Mosaffer and Yousef Injas, providing affordable AI-powered botnet detection for individuals and SMBs.
- Peekaboo: Founded by Mousa Abu Ajamia, connecting families with vetted, trusted babysitters for reliable childcare.
- LingoLane Academy: Founded by Hamda Aburaide, a story-driven platform helping children master English and Arabic through play and culture.
- Green Gate: Founded by Anas AbuOun, assisting financial institutions in making green financing decisions through structured sustainability assessments.
- Infra Pilot: Founded by Ahmed Alkhairy, helping DevOps teams manage and automate infrastructure from a single platform.
- Lotintel: Founded by Taha Shawar, using AI and QR-based sensors to capture real-world demand for real estate projects.
- Co Play: Co-founded by Hossam Shehadeh and Bara Mhana, a SportsTech solution for booking sports fields and managing stadium schedules.
- RIFD Technologies: Co-founded by Moath Hjjawi, Ayat AbuOmar, Amr Hijaz, and Mays Qasem, connecting gyms and clinics for data-driven preventive healthcare.
- MARKEthing: Founded by Saed Safi, an AI solution that scales campaign data into market-ready content for marketing teams
- Playgekō: Founded by Kareem AlWazir, optimizing racquet sports through smart player matchmaking and club utilization.
- Fleetraly: Founded by Muhaimen Khatib, a B2B SaaS platform that digitizes car rental operations across MENA.
- Legalese: Founded by Ahmad Alstaty, an AI legal contract reviewer that flags risky clauses in plain language.
- Bebehope: Co-founded by Raghad Juneidi and Anas Tardei, streamlining digital communication between nurseries and parents.
- AcadRev: Co-founded by Yousef Sabbah and Ameer Yaseen, an AI platform for quality improvement and short-term ISO auditing.
About Orange Corners Palestinian Territories
Orange Corners is an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands that supports young entrepreneurs in emerging markets across Africa and the Middle East. In the Palestinian Territories, the program provides training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help startups bridge the gap between ideation and market entry. By collaborating with local private sector partners like Flow Accelerator and The National Bank, Orange Corners fosters a sustainable environment for innovation and economic growth.
Source: LinkedIn
