--- title: "Enhancing Financial Inclusion in Palestine" url: https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/en/ --- PROGRAM # Enhancing Financial Inclusion in Palestine Closing the Financial Inclusion Gap in the Palestinian Territories [APPLY HERE __](https://airtable.com/appjFtLv2UE8qtN3W/shrZxGuHDVxXsHhcL) 1. [HOME](/) 2. [WHO WE WORK WITH](/community/) 3. [ENTREPRENEURS](/community/entrepreneurs/) 4. [SEEDSTARS PROGRAMS](/community/entrepreneurs/programs/) 5. ENHANCING FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN PALESTINE - LOCAL STARTUPS [ARABIC VERSION ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/ar/) ![GIZARABIC](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/GIZ_LOGO_Arabic-01.max-594x300.jpg) ![giz](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Implemented_by_240723.max-594x300.png) ![Seedstars](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Web-Seedstars-01.max-594x300.png) ![About the program](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/catalin-pop-FNqNEbDmYmE-unsplash.max-1280x550.jpg) About the program The Enhancing Financial Inclusion in Palestine (EFIP) Program is a collaborative initiative created in partnership with GIZ, dedicated to advancing alternative financial solutions with a strong focus on enhancing financial inclusion within the Palestinian Territories. Are you an established Microfinance Institution (MFI) in Palestine? Have you recently launched a lending solution or are you in the process of creating one? This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on financial inclusion in Palestine and take your financial services to the next level. ![Goals of the program](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/photo-1626206626839-6b77d83d07f5.max-1280x5.max-1280x550.jpg) Goals of the program The **Enhancing Financial Inclusion in Palestine** program is dedicated to boosting the emergence of innovative ideas in the Palestinian market to address the financial inclusion ecosystem. * Boosting the emergence of innovative ideas in the Palestinian market to address the financial inclusion ecosystem. * Fostering financial literacy and inclusion among consumers and SMEs to cater to the unbanked and underbanked population. * Generating use cases that promote sustainable and inclusive financial solutions for Palestinians. * Drive positive change in the Palestinian financial landscape and support the growth of innovative solutions that improve access to financial services for all. ### Who can apply? Licensed Microfinance Institutions eligible to operate in the Palestinian market on a digital lending solution. Pitch Competition Details * Pitch Day: 13th November * Pitch Format: Virtual pitch event where you'll present your innovative solution to a panel of experts. * Prize: The winning MFI will receive 9,000 EUR in grants and advance to the Go-To-Market Support Program. ![](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/helena-lopes-UZe35tk5UoA-unsplash.max-1280x550.jpg) Program Benefits * 9,000 EUR in grants to fuel your innovative initiatives for one winner * Access the Go-To-Market Support Program, tailored to help you successfully launch your financial solution in Palestine. * Increased visibility and web presence via various media and social media channels * Access to Seedstars Mentorship Hub, which includes mentors and subject-matter experts ![](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/photo-1572270184090-3c5a62939cfa.max-1280x550.jpg) ## Programme Timeline ### Programme Timeline: details STEP 1 APPLICATION STARTS 2nd October STEP 2 DEADLINE 5th November STEP 3 PITCH DATE 13th November STEP 4 GO-TO-MARKET SUPPORT PROGRAM November - December ## Partners ### Partners: details [ ![GIZ](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/GIZ2-01.max-320x550.png) ABOUT #### GIZ GIZ has over 50 years of experience in international cooperation for sustainable development and education. With sustainability as a guiding principle, GIZ generates ideas, develops concrete plans, and implements effective solutions for political, social, and economic change. GIZ focuses on sustainable development worldwide through its diverse expertise and cooperation with partners from different sectors. MORE DETAILS ](https://www.giz.de/en/html/index.html) [ ![Seedstars](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/seedstarsprogramshell.max-320x550.jpg) ABOUT #### Seedstars Seedstars is a Swiss-based group with the mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN. Seedstars connects stakeholders, builds companies from scratch with public and private partners and invests in high-growth ventures within these ecosystems. Seedstars aims at fostering impact investing and impact entrepreneurship over the world. 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