The Nawah Pre-Accelerator Program (Cycle 3) is a free, non-equity program from Flat6Labs and Google for Startups for early-stage tech founders based in Palestine. It offers mentorship, workshops, and a Showcase Day to up to 20 startups over four months. Applications close September 26, 2026.
At a glance
| Deadline | September 26, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Idea-stage or MVP-stage tech startups based in Palestine (see below) |
| Benefit | Non-monetary support: workshops, one-on-one mentorship, networking, pitch and fundraising preparation, speaker sessions, and a Showcase Day. Funding or equity terms are not disclosed on the official page. |
| Geography | Palestine only, part of Flat6Labs’ regional network backed by Google for Startups |
| How to apply | Submit an online application through the program’s official page |
| Official page | flat6labs.com/program/nawah-pre-accelerator-program |
Who’s eligible for the Nawah Pre-Accelerator Program
- Idea-stage or MVP-stage tech startups.
- An innovative, tech-driven solution addressing a clear challenge, ideally one applicable across more than one market.
- A founding team based in Palestine.
- Able to commit to the full four-month program and attend both online and in-person sessions.
Up to 20 startups are selected per cycle.
This one is geography-first, and worth saying plainly. Atlaspreneur’s own confirmed core markets are the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and Morocco, not Palestine, so most Atlaspreneur readers will not qualify to apply directly. It is covered here because it sits inside the same MENA startup-support ecosystem Atlaspreneur tracks, and because founders elsewhere in the region often intersect with Palestinian founders through mentorship, investment, or partnership.
What you get
Practical workshops, one-on-one tailored mentorship, networking events, pitch preparation, fundraising guidance, and speaker sessions run through the four months, plus the chance to present on Showcase Day. Up to 10 startups from the cohort are selected to reach that Showcase Day. The official page does not disclose a funding amount or equity terms, so treat this as a non-financial, program-based opportunity unless Flat6Labs states otherwise during the application process.
How to apply
- Submit an online application through Flat6Labs’ official Nawah page.
- Eligible applicants are invited to interview with the Flat6Labs team.
- Shortlisted founders attend a three-day intensive bootcamp.
- Up to 20 startups are selected to join the four-month program.
- Up to 10 startups from that cohort are selected for Showcase Day.
Key dates
- Application deadline: September 26, 2026.
- Interview, bootcamp, and program-start dates were not specified for this cycle on the official page as of this writing. Check the application portal directly once you apply.
- Program length: four months from selection.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nawah Pre-Accelerator Program open to founders outside Palestine?
No. Eligibility is limited to founding teams based in Palestine. This is the program’s own stated geographic scope.
Does the program provide funding?
Flat6Labs’ official program page does not disclose a funding or equity amount. The benefits listed are workshops, mentorship, networking, and Showcase Day access. Confirm any funding terms directly with Flat6Labs during the application process.
What stage does a startup need to be at?
Idea-stage or MVP-stage, with an innovative, tech-driven solution addressing a clear challenge.
How many startups are selected?
Up to 20 startups per cycle, with up to 10 advancing to Showcase Day.
What is the program’s format?
A three-day intensive bootcamp followed by a four-month program that combines online and in-person sessions.
Status as of September 16, 2026: applications open, deadline September 26, 2026. For a related opportunity, see our Arab SMEs Summit 2026 coverage, or browse more Opportunities on Atlaspreneur.
