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Palestine Information and Communication Technology Incubator (PICTI)
Palestine Information and Communication Technology Incubator (PICTI) is a non-profit organization established in 2004 that supports startups and entrepreneurs in the ICT sector in Palestine. It facilitates connections between local and international investors and accelerators.
Overview
What Palestine Information and Communication Technology Incubator (PICTI) does
What Palestine Information and Communication Technology Incubator (PICTI) is
Palestine Information and Communication Technology Incubator (PICTI) is a non-profit organization established in 2004 that supports startups and entrepreneurs in the ICT sector in Palestine. It facilitates connections between local and international investors and accelerators.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Founded
- Founded in 2004
- Approximate age
- About 22 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host · Community
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Capability profile
Palestine Information and Communication Technology Incubator (PICTI) as a funder
Investment thesis
PICTI aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the ICT sector by connecting startups with resources and support.
Focus narrative
PICTI focuses on supporting young Palestinian ICT entrepreneurs by providing a range of services including business development, training, and access to finance. The organization aims to nurture innovative ideas and facilitate the growth of startups across various sectors, particularly in information and communications technology.
Value beyond capital
PICTI provides business development services, training, and access to finance, helping startups to grow and succeed in the competitive ICT landscape.
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 600
Portfolio context
PICTI has supported over 600 startups and more than 100 freelancers since its inception. Notable projects include the EUSEEDS Project, aimed at enhancing youth employability and digital skills across Mediterranean countries, and 'From Innovation to Creation', a project funded by the European Union to support ICT innovators and entrepreneurs in Palestine.
Capability profile
Palestine Information and Communication Technology Incubator (PICTI) as a program host
Program thesis
The Palestine Information and Communications Technology Incubator (PICTI) aims to provide sustainable connections between startups, accelerators, and investors at local and international levels, including the Palestinian Diaspora.
Focus narrative
PICTI focuses on supporting young Palestinian ICT entrepreneurs by providing a range of services including business development, training, and access to finance. The organization aims to nurture innovative ideas and facilitate the growth of startups across various sectors, particularly in information and communications technology.
Value and support
PICTI offers a variety of services including business development, training, access to finance, and a directory that connects entrepreneurs with investors. They also provide co-working spaces and specialized courses.
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
PICTI has supported over 600 startups and more than 100 freelancers since its inception. Notable projects include the EUSEEDS Project, aimed at enhancing youth employability and digital skills across several Mediterranean countries, and 'From Innovation to Creation', a project funded by the European Union to support ICT innovators and entrepreneurs in Palestine.
Capability profile
Palestine Information and Communication Technology Incubator (PICTI) as a community
Community overview
The Palestine Information and Communications Technology Incubator (PICTI) is the first non-profit ICT incubator in Palestine, founded in 2004. It is based in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip and aims to provide sustainable connections between startups, accelerators, and investors at local and international levels, including the Palestinian Diaspora.
Community focus
PICTI focuses on supporting young Palestinian ICT entrepreneurs by providing a range of services including business development, training, and access to finance. The organization aims to nurture innovative ideas and facilitate the growth of startups across various sectors, particularly in information and communications technology.
Member value
Members benefit from business development services, training, access to finance, and connections with investors. PICTI also provides a co-working space and specialized courses to enhance skills and entrepreneurship.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 600
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Students
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- incubator and community
- Selection criteria
- open
Community activity
Events and activity
PICTI organizes various events, including hackathons and training workshops. Notable events include the Gaza Hackathon for Agricultural Creativity, a three-day event focused on developing technological solutions for the agricultural sector, and field visits for trainees to local companies to enhance practical skills and job readiness.
Notable members
PICTI has supported over 600 startups and more than 100 freelancers since its inception. Specific notable projects include the EUSEEDS Project, aimed at enhancing youth employability and digital skills across several Mediterranean countries, and 'From Innovation to Creation', funded by the European Union to support ICT innovators and entrepreneurs in Palestine.
Common questions
What to know about Palestine Information and Communication Technology Incubator (PICTI)
Upseed classifies Palestine Information and Communication Technology Incubator (PICTI) under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, and community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026
Known limits
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