BMAQ Innovation Hub

Resilient innovations

Innovation Hub

The BMAQ Innovation Hub is a strategic initiative created to drive tech-powered social innovation and support entrepreneurship in Jerusalem (Al-Quds). Focused exclusively on technology-based projects that generate positive social impact, the Hub nurtures startups and initiatives that address critical community needs across sectors such as education, health, environment, and economic empowerment.
By offering a full range of services — including expert mentorship, access to seed funding, collaborative innovation spaces, and global networking opportunities — the BMAQ Innovation Hub acts as a catalyst for change. It empowers Jerusalem’s youth, entrepreneurs, and innovators to leverage technology as a tool for resilience, community development, and sustainable growth.

Mission

Empower Innovators

We empower entrepreneurs, youth, and innovators in Jerusalem to build tech solutions that respond to real community needs.

Drive Social Change

Our mission is to foster startups and projects that improve education, healthcare, employment, and social services through technology.

Build Resilience

Through innovation, we nurture a culture of resilience and hope in Jerusalem, aligned with the mission of Bayt Mal Al-Quds to serve the city's people and future.

Programs & Cohorts

Empowering innovators through structured journeys of growth, resilience, and impact in Jerusalem.

Cohort Calendar

First Cohort: January – June
Second Cohort: July – December

Each cohort spans approximately 5 to 6 months, combining intensive training, mentorship, and strategic development opportunities. The flexible structure allows startups to grow at a steady and impactful pace.

Who Joins a Cohort?

Between 5 and 20 startups are selected per cohort based on innovation potential, social impact, and scalability. The program welcomes early-stage entrepreneurs and tech-driven initiatives aligned with Jerusalem's development goals.

Focus Themes

Some cohorts are general, while others focus on priority areas such as:

HealthTech
EdTech
FinTech
RetailTech
Sustainable Development
Social Innovation

Program Highlights

🎓 Tailored Training

190+ hours of expert-led workshops, masterclasses, and practical sessions to accelerate growth.

🤝 Personalized Mentorship

Guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs, industry experts, and impact-driven leaders throughout the cohort.

🏢 Workspace & Innovation Labs

Access to collaborative spaces designed to inspire creativity, teamwork, and technical development.

🌍 Community Building

Participation in hackathons, networking events, exhibitions, and innovation showcases regionally and internationally.

🚀 Visibility & Opportunities

Startups are promoted during major innovation events and Demo Days to investors, media, and partners.

💰 Seed Grants (Subject to Sponsorship)

Graduating startups may be eligible for financial grants, depending on available sponsorship programs.

Journey Timeline

The key phases of our cohort experience.

Selection & Onboarding

Careful selection of startups based on their innovation, social impact, and scalability potential.

Training & Acceleration

Workshops, mentorship sessions, and focused development activities to refine business models and solutions.

Networking & Showcasing

Participation in innovation events, investor exposure, and connection to the broader ecosystem.

Demo Day

Presentation of startups' progress and future plans, organized during major events or dedicated ceremonies.

Ready to Join?

Applications for the next cohort are now open. Start your journey with us and turn your ideas into impact.

Apply Now

Featured Startups

Discover some of the innovative projects nurtured by BMAQ Innovation Hub.

TransportTech - Smart Cities

ActPlusTechnology

Stage: Pre-Seed

Seeking: $500,000 USD

AI-driven solutions for mobility challenges in Africa & the Middle East: smart navigation and bus operations beyond GPS.

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LinkedIn

RetailTech

Metajir

Stage: Early Revenue

An AI-infused B2B wholesale social platform for creating, negotiating, and closing deals between suppliers and merchants.

HealthTech - DeepTech

Healers Medical Devices

Stage: MVP

Seeking: $500,000 USD

Revolutionizing sternotomy with innovative tech for safer surgeries, fewer complications, and better patient outcomes.

HealthTech

Mirror Digital Technologies

Stage: Early Revenue

Transforming healthcare with secure, AI-powered multilingual EMR systems for better patient-centric care.

25 Years

At the service of Al Quds

The Bayt Mal Al-Quds Al-Sharif Agency is a social and humanitarian institution affiliated with the Al-Quds Committee, affiliated with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
It is under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, King of the Kingdom of Morocco.

The BMAQ Agency is working on the implementation of social projects in Al-Quds to contribute to the protection of the Holy City, the preservation of its religious and cultural heritage and the support of its inhabitants

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