💡 Palestine is facing significant environmental, economic, and political challenges, underscoring the urgent need for innovative solutions. Climate change, water scarcity, land degradation, and the rising costs of agricultural inputs and commodities are posing serious threats to food security and economic stability. Despite these challenges, there is hope for a sustainable future through the transition to a circular economy in agriculture.
🌱 The GreenLoop Hackathon invites women, youth, start-ups, and women cooperatives across Palestine to participate in a transformative business initiative. This initiative focuses on developing innovative circular solutions that minimize waste, optimize resource utilization, and drive sustainable green economic growth.
🔹 What is in It for You?
💡 Pre-Hackathon Training & Mentorship: Gain valuable insights and guidance from top industry experts to help you navigate the hackathon process.
💰Seed Funding: Receive seed funding from ARIJ for the top 10 ideas selected by Palestine Technopark and an additional 10 by the Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI).
♻️ Ongoing Support: Benefit from continuous support to transform your innovative project into a thriving, sustainable business.
🚀 Incubation Opportunity: Secure a spot at Palestine Technopark’s incubation program, where you’ll access the resources, connections, and expertise needed to grow your project.
🎯 Who can apply? We invite women, youth, startups, and women’s cooperatives from the following governorates in Palestine to apply:
📍 South (Bethlehem, Hebron, and Jericho) – Apply through the Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI):
https://forms.gle/1kDNLrmiuFXQVTy7A
📍 North (Nablus, Jenin, Tubas, Qalqilya, Ramallah, Jerusalem, Tulkarem, and Salfit) – Apply through the Palestinian Techno Park:
https://forms.gle/2Fv8tQJH6n9xTWkL7.
For more details and to access the application form, follow this link: https://forms.gle/7sTZSmBzFfPbS46B7 Whether you’re at the early stages of an idea 💡 or have an established project/startup ready to scale 📈, this hackathon is for YOU! We’re looking for innovative solutions that embrace circular economy principles 🔄 and promote sustainable agricultural practices 🌱 throughout the entire value chain, from farm to fork 🍴.
🚀 How to apply:
🖥️ Step 1: Join the online information session to get all the insights and support you need to submit your application.
🔗 Register for the Techno Park information session:
https://forms.gle/gh8H8iyFbYvuE1Fx6
🔗Register for the Bethlehem Business Incubator information session:
https://forms.gle/rV3aHo4YyrsDEgwr9
📝Step 2: Submit your application form. We’re excited to see your innovative ideas for creating a circular economy and sustainable agriculture in Palestine.
⏰Deadline for Applications: 7/4/2025
🔗 For more details and to submit your application, click here:
Techno Park:https://forms.gle/2Fv8tQJH6n9xTWkL7
BBI: https://forms.gle/1kDNLrmiuFXQVTy7A
The GreenLoop Hackathon is a key component of the ‘Innovative Women and Youth Entrepreneurship Hub for Green Investment and Circular Economy in Palestine,’ an initiative launched by the Applied Research Institute-Jerusalem (ARIJ) and funded by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation.
This activity is implemented in partnership with Palestine TechnoPark and the Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI), with the goal of addressing the urgent challenges of climate change and economic