Flow Accelerator today announced the launch of Flow Ventures, a new investment and financial services arm established to address critical funding, deal flow, and growth barriers facing early-stage and scaling Palestinian startups.
Over the past years, Palestine has witnessed a growing number of promising startups, innovative founders, and successful market-ready ventures across multiple sectors. Despite this progress, access to capital, structured deal flow, and growth-oriented financial support remain among the most significant barriers preventing startups from scaling sustainably and reaching regional and global markets.
Flow Ventures is being launched as a strategic response to these gaps.
On January 5th, Green ScaleLab, part of the Green Forward Programme, delivered its sixth module titled “Regulatory Frameworks and Public Policy,” bringing together Business Support Organizations (BSOs) to strengthen their understanding of national and international regulatory landscapes and their role in shaping effective green policy advocacy.
Facilitated by Dr. Saed Dorra, PhD in Economics, the module equipped participants with a clearer understanding of the key Palestinian environmental and green business laws,
Ramallah, December 17, 2025– The National Bank and Flow Accelerator have announced the renewal of their partnership agreement under the “Orange Corners” program, supported by the Kingdom of Netherlands. The partnership aims to support Palestinian youth entrepreneurship and contribute to the development of innovative technological solutions across various Palestinian economic sectors, with a particular focus on financial technology (FinTech).
The agreement was signed during the graduation ceremony of the eighth cohort of entrepreneurs benefiting from the program, comprising 12 startup projects that were developed and incubated over the year to become investment-ready and prepared for market launch.
Orange Corners Palestinian Territories marked the graduation of Cycle 8 with a festive year-end celebration that brought together innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial momentum. The event spotlighted the journeys of a new cohort of Palestinian founders who have advanced their ventures through the Pre-Acceleration Programme and are now ready to take their next steps toward growth.
The Graduation Day welcomed a vibrant mix of founders, private-sector partners, investors, policymakers, ecosystem leaders, and community supporters, reflecting the collective effort that continues to strengthen Palestine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The ceremony opened with remarks by H.E. Mr. Azzam Al Shawwa, Chairman of the Board at Flow Accelerator,
Flow Accelerator hosted the PIEC Showcase: Ideate, Build, and Validate, an event delivered as a core component of the PIEC Program, which is implemented in partnership with the Representative Office of Switzerland in the OPT, through funding from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Seedstars. The showcase brought together founders, partners, and key ecosystem stakeholders to celebrate the achievements of startups participating in the first three cycles of the program. It highlighted the full entrepreneurial journey, demonstrating how early-stage ideas evolve into functional MVPs through structured, stage-based support.
The program opened with remarks from Majd Khalifeh,
For the second consecutive year, Flow Accelerator placed Palestine firmly on the regional innovation map at Biban Forum 2025 in Riyadh, one of the Arab world’s largest and most influential gatherings for entrepreneurship, investment, and SME growth. After a highly successful debut last year, Flow returned with greater momentum, a larger and more diverse delegation, and deeper partnerships, asserting its position as a leading bridge between Palestinian innovators and Gulf markets.
From 5–8 November 2025,
The Green Forward Conference 2025, organized by Flow Accelerator in partnership with SPARK, and held under the patronage of the Palestinian Ministry of Labor, brought together key national and international stakeholders to advance dialogue and collaboration toward a greener, more sustainable Palestine.
Under the theme “Strengthening Business Support Organisations Networks for a Green and Circular Economy in Palestine,” the conference gathered government officials, private sector leaders, entrepreneurs, and development partners to explore practical solutions and opportunities in the green and circular economy sectors. The conference kicked off with opening remarks by Dina Al Masaeid,
As part of the EU-funded Green Forward Programme, implemented by SPARK in partnership with Flow Accelerator, the Green Circles: Networking Event was held on October 20, 2025, at Flow Accelerator in Ramallah. The event was designed as a dynamic, “speed-dating”–style networking session to ignite collaboration between Business Support Organizations (BSOs) and ecosystem stakeholders driving Palestine’s green and circular economy.
The gathering brought together more than 50 participants representing over 25 organizations, including policymakers, private sector leaders, development agencies, donors, microfinance institutions, and business enablers. The event aimed to create meaningful face-to-face connections,
On September 23, 2025, the Green Scale Lab—the advanced track of the EU-funded Green Forward Program, implemented by SPARK and Flow Accelerator—held its fifth training module under the title “The Role of BSOs in the Green Transition and Public–Private Partnerships.” The session gathered the four participating Business Support Organizations (PARC, ARIJ, the Palestine Green Building Council, and the Economic and Social Development Center) for a deep exploration of how institutions like theirs can move beyond support functions to become true leaders in Palestine’s transition toward a green and circular economy.
The training was led by Laith Kassis,
As part of the Green Launchpad track under the Green Forward Program, Flow Accelerator convened a high-level roundtable titled “Overcoming Regulatory Barriers to Green Business”. The session brought together Business Support Organizations (BSOs) participating in the Launchpad—including the Businesswomen Forum, InnoPark, Hebron Chamber of Commerce, the Rural Women’s Development Society and Build Palestine—alongside policymakers, private sector leaders, and international partners.
The roundtable was facilitated by Dr. Saed Dorra, Socio-Economic Consultant and CEO of ACAD, whose extensive expertise in development and policy guided participants through an in-depth exploration of the regulatory landscape affecting green entrepreneurship in Palestine.
On September 8, 2025, the Green Forward Program’s Green Scale Lab track held its fourth core training module: Innovation and Green Business Development. The session was facilitated by Eng. Abdelnasser Dweikat, General Manager of the National Carton Industry and a seasoned environmental consultant and brought together the advanced Business Support Organizations (BSOs) participating in the track The Applied Research Institute – Jerusalem ARIJ, the Palestine Green Building Council PalGBC, and the Economic & Social Development Centre ESDC.
The session aimed to enhance the capacity of BSOs to become effective enablers of innovation-driven green enterprises.
As part of the Green Launchpad track of the Green Forward Program, Flow Accelerator hosted the Collaborative Innovation for Green Technology Roundtable at its headquarters in Al-Tireh, Ramallah. Facilitated by Eng. Abdelnasser Dweikat, General Manager of the National Carton Industry and a respected environmental consultant, the roundtable was carefully designed to move participants through a structured yet dynamic journey that encouraged open dialogue, learning, and co-creation.
The roundtable began with a framing introduction that set the scene for why green technology matters in Palestine and why collaborative innovation is necessary to advance it.
