Are you a high-potential startup in West Bank and Gaza looking to scale rapidly? 🚀
The EBRD Star Venture Programme is here to help you accelerate your growth! Apply by September 15th 2025, to join the competitive 24-month support programme.
The programme includes:
🔍 Access to a global network of mentors and advisors
📈 Tailored business diagnostics and consulting projects
🌐 Online/in-person mentoring sessions
💼 Opportunities for international expansion and financing
🤝 Connections with global business partners and high-level executives
Please note that the EBRD Star Venture program in the West Bank & Gaza is co-funded by the European Union.
West Bank and Gaza
We are currently accepting applications from high-potential startups in the West Bank and Gaza. The deadline to apply is September 15th, 2025. Please refer to the eligibility criteria below before applying.
Eligibility criteria
We are looking for tech-enabled ventures that are based in one of the EBRD’s participating countries of operations and have the potential for significant scale and an annual turnover of less than € 1 million.
You must meet the following criteria:
- Offer an innovative, scalable tech-driven solution or business model.
- Qualify as an SME under the EU definition.
- Have an annual turnover of less than EUR 1 million.
- Operate in at least one EBRD country of operation.
- Be majority-owned by citizens of the relevant EBRD country.
- Be less than 10 years old (fewer than 10 years since company registration).
- Be committed to continuous engagement throughout the 24-month programme.
We support start-ups across diverse sectors but cannot work with companies involved in military products or services, gambling or tobacco.