ACCELERATING THE FUTURE
PIEC Program
The Palestinian Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (PIEC) Programme supports Palestinian startups as they advance through different stages of growth, from venture development to investment readiness and regional expansion.
Leveraging Flat6Labs’ regional presence, networks, and investment ecosystem, PIEC helps Palestinian ventures access new commercial opportunities, strengthen their market positioning, and generate sustained revenue beyond Palestine.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING
The PEIC program supports Palestinian startups that have already raised capital and are ready to expand into regional markets. Selected startups will benefit from four months of growth support, including biweekly coaching, expert office hours, fundraising advice, introductions to potential partners, and a five-day regional trip to explore commercial opportunities and connect with investors.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Your startup must be Palestinian and have already raised external capital.
- Your startup should be ready to expand into Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, or the wider GCC.
- You should have a clear regional expansion plan and be prepared to pursue new commercial opportunities in your target market.
- You must commit to the full growth support period and the five-day regional trip.
Program Criteria
To be considered for PEIC, your startup should meet the following criteria:
- Be a Palestinian startup with a product or service already in the market.
- Have previously raised external capital.
- Demonstrate existing commercial traction and potential for further growth.
- Have a clear regional expansion strategy, with plans to enter Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, or other GCC markets.
- Be ready to pursue cross-border partnerships, customer acquisition, and new commercial opportunities.
SUPPORT & OFFERINGS
Coaching and mentorship
Regional market immersion
Networking opportunties
Partner introductions
Networking opportunities
Program Process
APPLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS
Startups submit their applications through an online application form. The Flat6Labs team reviews submissions and invites shortlisted startups to an interview with the program officer to discuss their business, growth potential, and regional expansion plans. Interviews take place over approximately four weeks..
SELECTION & GROWTH SUPPORT
The three-day intensive bootcamp is an opportunity for aspiring founders to learn essential startup concepts and showcase their ideas. The goal is to select the most promising startups to join the four-month program. By the end of the bootcamp, up to 20 startups will be selected to join the Nawah Pre-Accelerator Program.
PROGRAM
Stage 8 focuses on helping funded Palestinian startups turn their existing commercial traction into regional growth. Through targeted support, market access facilitation, and connections with regional partners and investors, startups work towards establishing a presence in new markets, building commercial relationships, and generating new business opportunities. The stage culminates in regional market immersion to support the execution of their expansion plans.
REGIONAL EXPANSION TRIP
At the end of the growth support period, startups take part in a five-day trip to a target market, where they meet potential partners, engage with key ecosystem players, and participate in investor mixers to explore new commercial opportunities.