We are excited to announce the launch of the Green Launchpad, a dedicated track of the Green Forward Program—a national initiative focused on strengthening the green economy ecosystem by empowering Business Support Organizations (BSOs) to drive sustainability across the enterprise landscape.
What is the Green Scale Launchpad?
The Green Launchpad is the foundational track of the Green Forward Program. It supports Business Support Organizations (BSOs) that are new to green practices, or currently expanding their work into green economy domains, by providing hands-on learning, exposure, and capacity building.
The track helps BSOs develop a shared understanding of what sustainability, circularity, and green entrepreneurship mean in practice—while giving them the tools and network to begin delivering support to MSMEs through a green lens.
It also creates an important bridge: giving newer ecosystem actors the opportunity to join the national conversation, contribute to peer learning, and build the internal structure they need to scale their influence over time.
Track Objectives:
- Build Awareness and Capacity in Green Economy Foundations: Introduce BSOs to key concepts in sustainability, climate action, circular economy, and green finance.
- Equip BSOs in Supporting Green MSMEs: Provide practical tools and facilitation skills that allow BSOs to apply green thinking in real business contexts.
- Foster Peer Exchange and Network Integration: Position emerging BSOs within a national peer learning platform, allowing them to connect, collaborate, and grow with like-minded organizations.
Meet the Green Launchpad Champions:
We are proud to collaborate with five emerging Palestinian BSOs who have joined the Green Launchpad as the first cohort of this foundational track. These organizations bring deep community presence, entrepreneurial focus, and a clear readiness to embed green economy thinking into their future programs.
– BuildPalestine
BuildPalestine connects Palestinian changemakers with the resources, skills, and networks they need to build impactful social enterprises. Through awareness building, enterprise support, and ecosystem development, it drives sustainable innovation from the ground up.
More information at : https://buildpalestine.com
– The Rural Women’s Development Society (RWDS)
With over 3,000 women members across 58 women’s clubs, RWDS is a grassroots organization advancing gender equality in rural areas of Palestine. Since 1987, it has empowered rural women through development programs, capacity-building, and advocacy rooted in community engagement and national values.
More information at: https://www.rwds.ps
– Innovation Hub – An-Najah National University
The Innovation Hub is a vibrant center fostering entrepreneurship, research, and real-world problem solving. With access to tools, mentorship, and collaborative spaces, the Hub enables students and researchers to turn ideas into prototypes and startups that advance sustainable development.
More information at: https://innopark.najah.edu/en/
– Hebron Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Established in 1953, Hebron Chamber is a pioneering institution representing the private sector in Palestine. With a strong focus on sustainable development, it delivers innovative services, advanced vocational training, and advocacy to boost competitiveness and empower the local business community.
More information at: https://hebroncci.org/new/
– Business Women Forum (BWF)
Established in 2006, BWF empowers Palestinian women entrepreneurs through capacity-building, technical support, access to markets, and finance. The forum advocates for a more inclusive economy by strengthening the role of women as leaders and innovators.
More information at : https://bwf.ps/en/
With the Green Launchpad now underway, participating BSOs are already engaging in the first round of training, building their internal teams, and exploring how green thinking can fit within their existing and future MSME support services.
The Green Forward programme is funded by the European Union and implemented by SPARK and Flow Accelerator in Palestine to foster a green and circular economy (GCE) in the Southern Neighbourhood region.
