Are the Palestinian startups still thriving?

After the war broke out on October 7th, everything changed. Palestinian startups have always struggled to raise investments, gain market access, and accelerate their sales. The situation is increasingly becoming worse these days.

Today, most Palestinian startups have more profound concerns about their ability to survive. The focus shifted from “struggling to grow” to “struggling to survive”. For more than three months now, most Palestinian startups have been on hold!

The old ways have failed miserably, and we need to find a new way to prosper and grow. We should stop waiting for someone or some organization to fix it all. We should stand up and do something.

To start this journey of empowering Palestinian startups, we’re globally launching “Startup Palestine Community” on Jan 17.

What is Startup Palestine Community?

It is a leading?community of entrepreneurs?who aim to?change?the current situation and?elevate?the Palestinian entrepreneurship scene, with the current focus being on how we can support Palestinian startups during this war, and explore what kind of support they need.

The goal is to alleviate the current struggles and cope with ongoing instabilities, then take it to the next level by building a strong basis for Palestinian startups to nurture each other and grow stronger together.

Launch Event Agenda

Join us for a hybrid event to meet Palestinian entrepreneurs and supporters and see how you can support the startup ecosystem in Palestine.

1. Opening Presentation by Daoud Ghannam, founder of uMake Daoud will kick-off the event with a quick summary of what Startup Palestine Community is, why we need it, and why now. Then he’ll provide clear call-to-actions to move to the next step in building the community through various initiatives and projects.
2. Speakers' Input Session: Distinguished speakers will share their valuable insights, experiences, and expertise in the startup ecosystem. Each speaker will bring a unique perspective to inspire and inform the audience.
3. Question and Answer (Q&A) Session: This interactive session allows for a deeper exploration of the topics discussed, with participants able to ask questions and provide feedback
4. Networking Session: Then we’ll open the space for all participants to network and mingle. This is a chance for entrepreneurs, investors, and supporters to rejoin and build meaningful connections, share ideas, and explore potential collaborations.

We’re aiming to design practical interventions, initiatives, and projects to help in establishing our self-sustainable ecosystem and building resilience.

Sounds interesting? Come join us at the SPC event! It’s happening on 17 Jan.

Save the date, register, and Let’s empower!

P.S: Follow this link to learn how to register