Tech Start

Information Technology and the services that support it present real opportunities for sustainable growth and investment in Palestine. Techstart will; create momentum in the nascent Palestinian tech industry; utilize the untapped potential of thousands of IT graduates; and develop the interest of the world to invest in Palestine to create a brighter future for the next generation.

About us

Technology for Youth and Jobs Project is a five-year project that works on developing and implementing interventions to promote entrepreneurship within the Palestinian IT sector to create jobs and help companies pursue expansion opportunities in domestic and international markets.

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Gaza Tech and Innovative Recovery Program Launch

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Focus area guiding our work

We work with forward-looking private sector organizations and individuals in Palestine to accelerate the success of their businesses and the ecosystem at large to fuel growth and prosperity. We support them by:

Improving IT service capabilities

Technology for Youth and Jobs Project works with IT firms to attract new international clients by helping them retain current employees throughout the Covid pandemic while also offering training and growth opportunities in skills demanded by the international outsourcing market.

Improving the IT Service Ecosystem

Seed grants to stimulate private investments in the IT service ecosystem: TechStart provides seed grants to stimulate investments in training providers and human resources IT service providers from private sector actors

Improving market access and increasing demand and investments

Technology for Youth and Jobs Project raises international awareness of outsourcing opportunities in the West Bank and Gaza and supports the strategic promotion of market linkages by providing matchmaking services between international buyers and Palestinian companies.

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Collaborations

Technology for Youth and Jobs Project identifies promising IT based entrepreneurs and rapidly growing enterprises and helps them improve their operations through training, business networking and financing. This includes building knowledge and business insights, as well as facilitating access to markets, information, and networks.

PartnerShip

Technology for Youth and Jobs Project promotes innovative partnerships opportunities. Learn more about these opportunities and get more insights about the Palestinian IT talents and capabilities.

Business

Technology for Youth and Jobs Project builds dynamic, mutually beneficial partnerships with the private sector to foster tech sector growth and improve business outcomes.