About BBI
The Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) is part of BEEADEE project (Building Entrepreneurship Excellence and Developing Economic Enterprises). The BBI is an innovative hub for mentoring and supporting entrepreneurs without any restrictions on the type of business. The BBI covers the areas of Bethlehem, Hebron and East Jerusalem as the main target areas while focusing on youth between the ages of 18 and 29; mostly women (60%).
BEEADEE is a 3-year sponsored project by the U.S. Department of State under the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and in partnership with Indiana University, Bethlehem University (BU), and hosted at Bank of Palestine, Bethlehem Branch.
Social Challenge
Better prepare students and entrepreneurs to build their own, economically-sustainable futures.
Objective
Give selected clients access to business development and incubation services, while promoting local, public engagement and outreach .
Approach
Offer training services and workshops, internships, mentorships, and networking opportunities to help clients receive follow-on investments and increase their chances of continuing their business after leaving BBI
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Our Services
BBI offers a wide range of business services to help clients start and grow their start-ups.
Business Funding
Grants up to $10,000 available for selected start-ups
Business Plan
Strategy & business plan development assistance
Product Commercialization
Partner with business community networks in Palestine and the Palestinian diaspora
Business Events
Themed start-up weekend, hackathons, start-up cups, networking, and training workshops
International Trainers
International business experts and faculty on specific business and technical topics
One-on-one Sessions
Customized sessions with local and international business experts
Business Services
Marketing and PR assistance, graphic design, general legal assistance, accounting and administrative services
Indiana University E-Learning
Access to Indiana University’s E-Learning platform and virtual training sessions
Advisory Board
BBI advisory board is composed of professionals in various business sectors. The board members support BBI in developing programs and policies, and identifying investment and partnership opportunities related to BBI.
LaVonn Schlegel
Executive Director
Indiana University-Kelley Institute for International Business
Mazen Karam
Managing Director/CEO
Bethlehem Development Foundation
Oriana Nasser
Managing Director & Part Owner
Jerusalem Stone Group
Fadi Kattan
Dean of Business
Bethlehem University
Salim Hodali
Manager
Bank of Palestine-Bethlehem Branch
Sami Khoury
Founder and General Manager
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Apply
Have a great, feasible business idea or pitch? Apply here to be considered as BBI’s client!
1
Submission
Click on “Apply Now” to submit your idea and contact details. Once a completed application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.
2
Shortlisting
BBI Management staff will filter the applications according to a comprehensive business criteria.
3
Presentation
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to present his/her idea to the BBI advisory board and staff.
4
Incubation
Three finalists will be selected for a one-year incubation and full access to BBI services
Our Cohort | Clients
Hypanion
FoodFix
Ta7awwaj
Psychology Spa
Volunteer Pal
Job Lancer
Easy Park
Qandeel
Contacts
Questions about BBI? BBI is here to help you start your business!
+970-2-2741423
info@bbi.ps
Bank of Palestine-Bethlehem Branch, Jerusalem Hebron Street
www.bbi.ps
