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, Biban Forum—organized by Monsha’at, Saudi Arabia’s Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority—attracted more than 140,000 visitors, over 1,000 exhibitors, and hundreds of global speaker sacross multiple thematic “Doors” dedicated to startups, investment, market access, SMEs, and innovation.
Within this global platform, Flow Accelerator led a curated delegation of 12 high-potential Palestinian startups under the Startup Door, supported by strategic partners including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC), and Seedstars. Together, they carried a bold message: Palestinian founders are ready for scale, ready for Saudi Arabia, and ready for global markets.
Why Biban? Why Now?
Flow Accelerator’s continued presence at Biban Forum is part of a clear and intentional regional expansion strategy: positioning Saudi Arabia as the primary gateway market for both Flow and its portfolio of startups.
Saudi Arabia’s rapidly transforming entrepreneurship environment—boosted by Vision 2030, supportive regulatory frameworks, and an increasing appetite for innovative solutions—creates unmatched opportunities for Palestinian founders to scale, localize, and secure partnerships across the GCC.
By anchoring its presence at Biban 2025, Flow set out to:
- Open real market access for Palestinian startups into Saudi Arabia
- Forge long-term relationships with corporates, investors, and public-sector stakeholders
- Test, validate, and localize solutions within a dynamic, high-growth market
- Lay the foundation for Flow Accelerator’s regional operations and a stronger footprint in KSA
Through this participation, Flow reinforced its role as a regional connector, unlocking pathways for Palestinian entrepreneurs to grow beyond borders.
The Palestinian Delegation: 12 Startups, One Bold Message
Flow’s 2025 delegation showcased one of the strongest representations of Palestinian innovation to date. The selected startups spanned LegalTech, SaaS, EdTech, HealthTech, Media, Recruitment, and Green/Food Innovation, reflecting a vibrant ecosystem ready for scale.
The participating ventures included:
- LegistAI – AI-powered legal tech automating complex immigration and compliance workflows.
- Tourify Pro – A B2B SaaS platform for travel agencies to manage tours, clients, payments, and operations.
- Cayenne Systems – A customizable, AI-assisted ERP platform offering flexible, scalable business systems.
- LaCom Magazine – A digital media platform amplifying Arabic youth-focused entrepreneurial content.
- Menabeast – A culturally rooted activewear brand empowering Arab athletes with identity-driven performance wear.
- Foras – AI-powered recruitment assistant transforming hiring in Arabic and English markets.
- Vita – A digital health ecosystem linking patients with doctors, labs, pharmacies, and insurers.
- Pal Blue Book – A used-vehicle pricing tool introducing a Vehicle Condition Index (VCI) for accurate assessments.
- Laheq Halak – A food-tech solution tackling food waste by connecting vendors with consumers seeking surplus meals.
- Siraj – An EdTech platform offering AI-powered assessments and VR/XR-based career exploration tools.
- Churn Solution – An AI-driven platform helping subscription businesses reduce churn and recover revenue.
- CareVision – A HealthTech/AI platform targeting cardiovascular risk through continuous monitoring and tailored intervention.
Over four intense days, the delegation held back-to-back engagements with:
- Investors in the Biban Investment Door and startup arenas
- Saudi and regional corporates exploring partnership and market-entry opportunities
- Government bodies and ecosystem enablers interested in cross-border collaboration
Notably, multiple startups received strong investor interest, including two ventures with concrete follow-up investment conversations initiated directly at the investment arena.
Beyond the Forum: Seedstars x Flow Accelerator Villa Riyadh
Flow Accelerator’s presence extended beyond the exhibition hall. In collaboration with Seedstars, Flow co-hosted the Seedstars x Flow Accelerator Villa Riyadh—an exclusive, invite-only networking reception on the sidelines of Biban.
The Villa brought together 90+ founders, angel investors, VCs, corporate innovators, and ecosystem leaders from Saudi Arabia, the region, and beyond, with support from IFC and SDC.
Key highlights included:
- A high-trust, informal environment designed for meaningful conversation—not rapid-fire pitches
- A showcase of Palestinian startups alongside regional founders
- Direct matchmaking and deal pipeline building for both startup and investor communities
The Villa reinforced Flow’s growing reputation as a regional convenor and connector, creating spaces where impactful relationships can form and flourish.
From Engagement to Impact: Key Outcomes of the Delegation
Following the strong presence at Biban and the high-quality interactions at the Seedstars x Flow Accelerator Villa Riyadh, the delegation’s engagement translated into tangible results across investment, partnerships, and market access. The four-day participation generated a significant pipeline of opportunities for the startups, ranging from investor interest and scheduled follow-up calls to corporate leads, sales conversations, and new partnership discussions across Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing innovation ecosystem. In total, the delegation captured 56 business leads, 29 investor leads, 26 partnership leads, and 29 sales leads, contributing to more than 140 qualified opportunities across the summit. Nine startups received explicit investment interest, and eight are already in active investor discussions, including intro calls, follow-up stages, and negotiations with regional VCs and angel investors.
These outcomes below capture the quantitative impact of Flow Accelerator’s participation and highlight how Palestinian startups leveraged Biban 2025 to expand their networks, validate their solutions, and open new doors for regional growth:
Quantitative Indicators (Startup-Focused)
- 56 business leads generated across corporates, SMEs, and institutions
- 29 investor leads engaged, including angel investors and VCs
- 9 startups received explicit investment interest during the summit
- 9 startups received explicit investment interest during the Seedstars and Flow Accelerator Villa Riyadh
- 2 startups captured investment interest at Biban Investment Arena
- 8 startups are already in active investor discussions (intro calls, follow-ups, or negotiations)
- 29 sales leads captured, including product interest and potential commercial engagements
- 26 partnership leads initiated with ecosystem players, BSOs, programs, and accelerators
- 9 startups engaged new ecosystem partners through partnership conversations
- 140 total qualified leads captured across business, investment, sales, and partnerships
With Biban 2025 now behind us, Flow Accelerator leaves Riyadh with stronger partnerships, a sharper regional presence, and a clear pathway to deepen market access opportunities for Palestinian startups marking an important milestone in our regional expansion journey and laying the groundwork for sustained collaboration, new investments, and long-term growth across high-potential markets.
