A delegation of 21 startups from Palestine is making a significant appearance at Biban 2025, presenting innovative business models and tech solutions at the forum’s dedicated “Startup Door.” The participation underscores the vitality and growing diversity of the Palestinian entrepreneurial ecosystem, with companies aiming to forge new partnerships and explore expansion into the Saudi market.
A Diverse Delegation
The Palestinian cohort represents a wide spectrum of key economic sectors, highlighting the breadth of innovation emerging from the country. Eight of the participating startups operate in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, focusing on digital platforms, artificial intelligence applications, cloud services, and customer experience solutions.
The remaining companies are spread across HealthTech, culture and entertainment, trade and distribution, tourism and hospitality, AgTech and environment, and FinTech. This diverse representation signals a mature ecosystem capable of producing specialized solutions, from digital health devices to creative economy platforms and advanced logistics technologies.
The Startup Door A Gateway to Growth
The “Startup Door” at Biban 2025 serves as a practical ecosystem for empowering emerging companies. It provides a platform for startups to showcase their products, build market awareness, and connect directly with key enablers, accelerators, and incubators.
The forum facilitates bilateral business meetings, creating direct pathways for founders to access funding, secure technical partnerships, and establish new distribution channels. The presence of Palestinian startups that have emerged from active local incubators and accelerators further reflects the supportive infrastructure being built within Palestine’s innovation landscape.
Strategic Goals Market Expansion and Partnerships
For the Palestinian startups, participating in Biban 2025 is a strategic move to achieve several key objectives. A primary goal is to expand their professional networks and establish high-value partnerships with investors and service providers active in the Gulf region.
The companies are also focused on exploring market entry opportunities into Saudi Arabia, leveraging the enabling environment of the “Startup Door” to engage in interactive presentations, professional networking, and knowledge exchange with regional peers and stakeholders.
About Biban
Biban is a leading forum organized by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha’at) under the theme “A Global Destination for Opportunities.” It functions as a national and international platform that brings together solutions, financing, and partnership opportunities in one place to support the growth of SMEs and accelerate the transition of innovations to the market.
Source: Mubasher
