PIEC: Formation and Development

If you’re here, we believe you’re ready to embark on your journey into entrepreneurship, and of course, we are more than eager to walk alongside you through our best practices.

Before you dive in, let us provide you with a brief overview of our program.

Program Overview

The Palestinian Innovation & Entrepreneurship Catalyst (PIEC) program is a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with Seedstars and funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) that is committed to overcoming the challenges faced by early-stage startups in Palestine. By offering tailored support, resources, and innovation, PIEC is here to ensure your startup not only survives but thrives. We’ve enriched our program by learning from past experiences and incorporating fresh, innovative approaches.

The PIEC Formation and Development program serves as the launchpad for aspiring Palestinian entrepreneurs and early-stage founders in Palestine and abroad to transition from initial, conceptualized ideas into validated business opportunities.

Structured into two integrated stages — Pre-Incubation and Incubation — this phase offers a clear, milestone-driven journey from ideation to Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development and preparation for early market validation.

The program is designed to equip participants with essential entrepreneurial skills, support them in systematically validating their ideas, and prepare them for sustainable business growth.

Target Persona: The program targets idea-stage or pre-MVP Palestinian founders who are committed to building scalable, innovative ventures whether tech-driven or creatively designed, and are ready to address real market gaps by turning their concepts into working MVPs.

Programme Benefits:  

1.     Validate your business idea by addressing real market needs.

2.     Develop essential entrepreneurial skills, a growth mindset, and execution capabilities.

3.     Gain the opportunity to secure funding for MVP development.

4.     Strengthen your pitching skills and prepare for different pitching formats.

5.     Expand your knowledge in product development, marketing strategies, legal frameworks, and financial management.

6.     Connect with mentors and partners across the startup ecosystem

General Notes:

·       Feel free to fill out the form in the language you’re most comfortable with.

·       Only complete applications will be considered.

·       Please keep your answers clear, concise, and informative.

We look forward to receiving your application. The deadline is May 28 2025.