From June 2nd to 8th, Orange Corners implementing partners and embassy contacts gathered in the Netherlands for a series of strategic workshops, visits, and networking opportunities. The event aimed to strengthen connections and introduce participants to the Dutch startup ecosystem. On June 6th, a special networking event was held, providing a platform for attendees to engage with Dutch partners and explore collaborative opportunities.
During the Orange Corners Connect Days, Managing Director Majd Khalifeh and Director of Programs Leen Abubaker played pivotal roles in shaping strategic discussions and engaging with international partners. They actively participated in all training and networking sessions and delivered two impactful presentations.
We are excited to announce the launch of Cycle 5 and the successful conclusion of Cycle 4 at Orange Corners PT, marking significant milestones in our journey to drive growth and foster innovation.
The fourth cycle provided invaluable training, high-end mentoring, networking opportunities with experts, and essential business development support. It culminated in a successful Demo Day, where 8 startups showcased their innovative ideas to potential angel investors, private sector representatives, enablers, VCs, and industry leaders. This event celebrated their achievements in shaping the future of innovation and underscored the potential benefits of supporting Palestinian startups.
We’re pleased to announce the official launch of the Palestinian Innovation & Entrepreneurship Catalyst (PIEC) program, a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with Seedstars and funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
This is more than just a program, it’s a transformative opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs in Palestine!
Turning Challenges into Opportunities:
At PIEC,
Hope and resilience shines through with the Investment Showcase: Catalyzing Sustainable Growth. This exclusive, invite-only event was designed to unite investors and founders in a pitching event, symbolizing the conclusion of the Upscale journey initiated in March 2023. This program, executed in collaboration between Flow Accelerator and SPARK, and funded by the European Union.
Despite the backdrop of challenges, nine startups took the virtual stage, presenting their groundbreaking ideas to a distinguished audience. Notable attendees included Silicon Badia, Dash Ventures, BLDR Ventures, Wamda Capital, BECO Capital, Cross Boundary,
In the face of current challenges in Palestine, hope prevails as we witness the energy and resilience of Palestinian youth striving for positive change. We are excited to announce the commencement of Cycle 4 of our flagship programme, standing as the cornerstone of our commitment to fostering entrepreneurial success and inspiring hope.
The primary goal of our Incubation Programme is to empower entrepreneurs in their early stages, providing essential elements for success. This includes access to valuable resources, extensive support opportunities,
We are thrilled to announce that Flow Accelerator has been handpicked as one of the 12 privileged Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) to be part of Village Capital’s accelerator-for-accelerators program in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
With our simple yet profound dream to ignite the passion of our local innovators, thinkers, and visionaries, we stand today among a league of extraordinary ESOs, we are reminded of that dream, and more than ever, we feel charged to make it bigger.
Village Capital’s MENA Ecosystem Builders program is an initiative focused on supercharging local ESOs,
In times of overwhelming challenges and heart-wrenching tragedies, coming together as a community often creates a sense of hope despite our bruised souls. That’s why we gathered in our office alongside entrepreneurs and enablers from the community to come together to share thoughts and means to provide support to our brothers and sisters in Gaza.
The recent turmoil in Gaza had left an indelible mark on many. Destroyed houses and offices, cherished memories of colleagues no longer with us, and the pause in tales of innovation and growth painted a poignant picture of loss.
Ramallah, October 2, 2023: Under the patronage of the Palestinian Capital Market Authority, The National Bank and Flow Accelerator announced the launch of the Pal Blue Book platform, one of the fintech solutions developed through their collaboration in the Digital Technology Incubation Program initiated in 2021. The launch event was attended by the General Manager of the Palestinian Capital Market Authority, Baraq Al-Nablusi, Executive Director of the Financial Stability Group at the Palestinian Monetary Authority, Iyad Zeitawi, Chief Executive Officer of Flow Accelerator, Majd Khalifeh and the CEO of The National Bank, Salameh Khalil, along with representatives from insurance and leasing companies and journalists.
Just wrapped up an incredible 2day Bootcamp for Orange Corners Palestine!
We kicked off the 1st day with sessions on Lean startup life cycle, value proposition, and market mapping. The participants learned about validating ideas, crafting compelling value propositions, and understanding their target market.
The interactive sessions fostered collaboration and networking among the attendees, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Due to the continuous difficulties the Palestinians are experiencing, the second day of the Orange Corners PT Bootcamp was conducted online.
However, we are really pleased with the level of commitment displayed by the participants on Zoom.
We just concluded an incredible event – the Orange Corners Palestinian Territories’ Demo Day for the second cycle! It was a convergence of innovation, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit! The talented incubatees of Orange Corners presented their groundbreaking ideas in 2-minute pitches. Their projects showcased vision, impact, and remarkable growth during the incubation program.
We were blown away by their creativity and dedication! We were honored to have H.E Usama Sadawi, Minister of Entrepreneurship and Empowerment, and H.E Mr. Michel Rentenaar, Head of Mission at the Netherlands Representative Office in Ramallah, grace the occasion with their presence.
