Advancing Palestinian Women's Entrepreneurship Program

A. Project Objectives

Capacity Building and Skill Development

Equip women entrepreneurs with advanced tools in marketing and business management to improve performance and maximize returns.

Business Growth and Expansion

Support business growth by strengthening professional networks, building strategic partnerships, and opening new market channels.

International Competitiveness

Enhance business readiness to meet international market requirements, particularly for the U.S. market, and strengthen competitiveness according to high standards.

B. Program Components

Advanced Training Programs

Covering business development, marketing, branding, pricing strategies, and negotiation skills.

Specialized Coaching and Training

Providing hands-on support and practical guidance delivered by experts, including specialists from the United States, to help participants enhance their skills, improve product and service quality, and strengthen readiness for external markets.

Participation in the Expo

An opportunity to showcase products and services, engage directly with customers, and connect with potential partners.

Networking and Business Linkages

Facilitating access to professional networks and strategic partnerships.

C. Target Group

The program targets women entrepreneurs who own and manage businesses that:

• Have moved beyond the startup phase
• Are actively operating
• Generate actual sales and have an established customer base
• Are seeking to expand and access new markets

D. Selection Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be women entrepreneurs from the West Bank or East Jerusalem
• Operate a business that has been active for at least two (2) years
• Employ at least two (2) employees
• Be the owner of the business or hold a minimum 50% ownership share with an active managerial role
• Demonstrate leadership and entrepreneurial capabilities, along with a clear commitment to business development
• Possess practical experience in business management
• The business must demonstrate clear potential for growth and expansion, including:
- ◦ Increasing sales
- ◦ Expanding production or services
- ◦ Creating employment opportunities
- ◦ Improving quality
- ◦ Accessing new markets
• Products or services must be marketable and demonstrate a competitive advantage
• Preference will be given to businesses that:
- ◦ Have export potential or readiness for international markets
- ◦ Demonstrate strong digital presence
- ◦ Show high scalability and growth potential
- ◦ Apply environmentally sustainable practices
- ◦ Are led by women with disabilities

E. Priority Sectors

Applications are open to all sectors, with priority given to:

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Digital Platforms and E-Commerce

Service-Based and Innovative Business Models

Creative Industries

F. Application Process and Conditions

• Applications must be submitted online only through the link provided below.
• The application form must be completed fully and accurately, as this is a mandatory requirement for consideration.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully review the participation criteria before applying.
• The applicant bears full responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all submitted information.
• Applicants should be prepared to provide supporting documents to verify the information provided if requested.
• Only one application per business is allowed, and duplicate applications will not be considered.
• Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance, as all applications will undergo a competitive evaluation process.

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