Deadline Date: April 19, 2026
Palestinian tech companies and innovative entities now have the opportunity to gain international exposure and market access by participating in WMF – We Make Future 2026.
The focus areas for this initiative include supporting technology, digital solutions, AI, software, innovation, and data-driven enterprises, facilitating access to international markets through B2B meetings and networking, promoting integration into global innovation ecosystems, prioritizing women-led and youth-led companies, and aligning with WMF “Challenges & Industries” such as IndustryTech & Robotics, Space Industry, Food & Agriculture, AI – Digital Business & Media, Rights & Cybersecurity, Entertainment & Cultural Industry, GovTech & Public Services, Health & Life Sciences, e-Commerce & Retail, Education & Work, CleanTech & Energy, FinTech, InsurTech & Blockchain, Smart Cities & Mobility, and Tourism & Culture Heritage.
Selected participants will benefit from travel, accommodation, meals, and insurance for one representative per company, a free 16-square-meter collective exhibition space provided by WMF, and full access to the event’s international visibility, networking spaces, startup ecosystem, and B2B matching opportunities. Up to five Palestinian companies or entities will be chosen based on their alignment with these entitlements and the actual associated costs.
Eligibility requires that applicants be legally registered in Palestine, have at least two years of operational activity, and offer a product or service either already in the market or in an advanced development stage. Preference will be given to companies that can professionally engage in English, are available for full in-person participation in Bologna, Italy from June 24–26, 2026, and are recognized as innovative startups locally or internationally.
This opportunity offers a unique platform for Palestinian tech enterprises to showcase their solutions, expand their networks, and integrate into global innovation ecosystems while gaining international visibility and professional growth opportunities.
For more information, visit Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.
