Ten Palestinian Startups to Exhibit at Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon with IPSD II's NEXUS Press Release

Ten Palestinian Startups to Exhibit at Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon with IPSD II's NEXUS

RAMALLAH, Palestine –November 2026 – Ten Palestinian technology startups will participate at Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, from 9 to 12 November, under NEXUS Discover, the awareness and networking events initiative of the Innovative Private Sector Development II Project (IPSD II).

The delegation, selected through a competitive open call under NEXUS Discover, brings together companies working in artificial intelligence, fintech, healthtech, edtech, gaming, e-commerce and enterprise software. Together they serve customers in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, Europe and North America, and most already generate revenue in international markets.

The participation is supported by the Palestine Trade Center (PalTrade) and delivered by parachute16.

At Web Summit Lisbon 2026, the Palestinian startups will exhibit at the Palestinian pavilion, E378, with opportunities to pitch to investors, and meet corporate buyers and potential partners. Ahead of the event, each company completed a NEXUS Discover coaching programme of pitch-readiness sessions and office hours with NEXUS advisors and developed a curated meeting schedule with investors and potential customers attending the event.

“Palestinian founders are building for global markets under exceptional conditions, and they are winning customers in Saudi Arabia, Europe and the United States,” said Said Abu Hijleh, Project Director of IPSD II. “Web Summit Lisbon 2026 gives ten technology startups a platform to showcase their innovations and engage directly with potential customers, investors and partners. Through NEXUS Discover, IPSD II is supporting their participation and helping  prepare to turn these connections into commercial partnerships and investment opportunities that can strengthen their businesses and create economic opportunities in Palestine.”

The Palestinian delegation to Web Summit 2026

Carevision develops an AI platform designed to assess cardiovascular risk through camera-based facial scans and share results with healthcare providers for referral and follow-up.

Churn Solution offers an AI-powered, no-code customer retention platform for subscription businesses, with personalised cancellation flows, failed-payment recovery and reactivation campaigns.

Jusoor Labs offers a virtual science laboratory with more than 300 interactive 3D experiments for grades 1–12, available on web, mobile and virtual reality platforms in five languages.

Nabeeh provides maintenance and facility management software with Arabic-language support, connecting facility managers, technicians and service providers in one system.

Plario provides a workflow platform for creative agencies, bringing tasks, files, client feedback and approvals into a single workspace.

PlinkPlay offers a mobile game discovery platform with a swipeable feed that lets players try games before installing them and helps studios reach potential players.

Quazelle provides an AI-powered market research platform for small and medium-sized enterprises, combining survey design, respondent recruitment and dashboards for analysing results.

SellEnvo connects product listings, inventory, orders and shipping across marketplaces and online stores through a multichannel e-commerce platform with AI-assisted listing creation.

The Middle Frame develops a generative AI platform for creators, agencies and enterprises, designed to produce culturally relevant visuals for Arab markets.

Thrivve offers gig workers and freelancers in Saudi Arabia access to drive-to-own vehicle plans through a mobility and fintech platform.

Six of the ten companies are women-owned or women-managed and eight are youth-led.

Meet the delegation in Lisbon

The Palestinian startups will be exhibiting at the Palestinian pavilion, E378, on the Web Summit exhibition floor from 10 to 12 November. Investors, prospective customers, business partners and journalists can request meetings or interviews with the founders or the IPSD II NEXUS team through Ninaru Shtayyeh, Market Linkages & Outsourcing Hub Development Programs Manager (contact details below). A short film introducing the delegation, Meet the Palestinian Startups at Web Summit Lisbon, is available on IPSD II’s LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube channels.

About IPSD II

The Innovative Private Sector Development II Project (IPSD II) is a project of the Ministry of National Economy of Palestine, funded by the World Bank and the European Union, and implemented by DAI. IPSD II is a US$24.5 million project that aims to improve economic opportunities for technology-enabled startups, innovative SMEs and individuals in the digital economy in the West Bank. Through NEXUS, its market-linkage pathway, IPSD II supports Palestinian startups to discover new markets, connect with investors and partners, and scale internationally. More at ipsd.ps.

About Web Summit

Web Summit is one of the world’s largest technology conferences, bringing together founders, investors, policymakers and media from more than 150 countries. Web Summit 2026 takes place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 9 to 12 November at the MEO Arena and FIL. The 2025 edition drew more than 70,000 attendees, 800 speakers, 320 partner organisations and coverage from over 2,100 media outlets. More at websummit.com.

IPSDII contact

Ninaru Shtayyeh, IPSD II Market Linkages & Outsourcing Hub Development Programs Manager · Ninaru_Shtayyeh@dai.com · +970 593 707 709