The Palestinian Innovation & Entrepreneurship Catalyst (PIEC) has officially commenced Cycle 5 of its Formation & Development Program, welcoming a new cohort of ambitious founders to the local ecosystem. This initiative aims to support early-stage entrepreneurs in transforming conceptual ideas into impactful, market-ready solutions within the Palestinian territory.
Diversified Tech Sectors And Strategic Focus
The fifth cycle features a broad spectrum of technological sectors, reflecting the growing maturity and diversity of the Palestinian startup landscape. Participating startups are developing solutions in:
- HealthTech and EdTech
- FinTech and AI/Data Analysis
- Mobility Tech and E-commerce
- Sport Tech and Event Tech
Program Curriculum And Founder Support
Throughout the program, participants will undergo rigorous training focused on fundamental business milestones. The curriculum is designed to guide founders through validating problem-solution fit, conducting deep market research, and performing customer discovery. Additionally, the program covers the construction of scalable business models and the exploration of critical financial and legal foundations.
Founders will benefit from a hands-on approach featuring:
- Practical workshops and application sessions
- Tailored mentorship to refine technical and business strategies
- Guidance on developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Participants who successfully navigate the program requirements will have the opportunity to secure MVP funding to transition their projects into the next stage of development.
About PIEC
The Palestinian Innovation & Entrepreneurship Catalyst (PIEC) is a dedicated platform designed to accelerate the growth of the startup ecosystem in Palestine. Supported by partners including Flow Accelerator, Seedstars, and the Representative Office of Switzerland in the OPT, PIEC provides the necessary formation, development, and resources to help founders build the next generation of scalable Palestinian companies.
Source: PIEC
