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PSE21003 – 10039 – Strengthening the productive capacities of existing medium enterprises in the West Bank to enhance their sustainability, economic resilience and competitiveness
Details
Application deadline: May 18, 2026
Location:Palestine / West Bank & Gaza
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity: Belgian Development Agency (Palestine/West Bank&Gaza)
Grantmaking entity type:Bilateral development agency or DFI
Quick summary
Objectives: Support at least 204 existing medium enterprises (MEs) in the West Bank to strengthen sustainable productive ...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants are legal persons established in Palestine that are non-profit private entities or foundations, such as NGOs, CSOs, or private sector umbrella organizations. Applicants must be directly responsible for preparing and managing the action (not acting as intermediaries) and demonstrate at least 5 years of proven experience supporting me...
Description
Country : Palestine
Closing date : 18 May 2026 15:00
Status : Open
Description :
The
specific objective
(Outcome) of this Call for Proposal is:
T
o improve the sustainability, economic resilience and competitiveness of existing medium enterprises in the West Bank through strengthened and more sustainable productive capacities
Expected results are:
Existing MEs are supported through tailored and high-quality business development services, including advanced training, technical assistance, and advisory services.
This support is expected to strengthen the managerial, operational, and technical capacities of existing MEs, enabling them to improve business planning, productivity, innovation, and market positioning. As a result, MEs are better equipped to enhance their competitiveness, adapt to market dynamics, and achieve sustainable growth and resilience.
Existing MEs are supported in addressing legal and regulatory challenges affecting their business operations.
This intervention aims to improve MEs’ understanding of and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks, enabling them to effectively address legal constraints, reduce exposure to risks and penalties, and formalize or regularize their operations where relevant. As a result, MSMEs can operate with greater legal security, stability, and confidence.
Existing MEs improve their access to financial resources and financing opportunities required for scaling up their operations.
This is expected to enhance MEs’ financial literacy, investment readiness, and ability to engage with financial institutions and funding mechanisms. As a result, MEs improve their access to appropriate and sustainable financing solutions (e.g. loans, grants, equity), enabling them to invest in business expansion, improve cash flow management, and scale their operations.
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About the Funding Agency
European Commission Directorate-General for International Partnerships (EuropeAid HQ)
EuropeAid is an agency responsible for designing European international cooperation and development policy and delivering aid worldwide. Its purpose is to aid in the reduction and eventual abolition of poverty in developing nations by fostering sustainable development, democracy, peace and security. With its partner nations, EuropeAid walks alongside them on their journey to sustainable development, continually adapting its help to their changing requirements. EuropeAid is also concerned with increasing the value and impact of aid money by ensuring that help is provided appropriately.
Under the donor EC - European Commission, DevelopmentAid covers the following entities:
Departments / Directorate Generals
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- BUDG - Budget
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- COMM - Communication
- CNECT – Communications Networks, Content & Technology (formerly Digital Agenda)
- COMP - Competition
- ECFIN - Economic & Financial Affairs
- EAC - Education & Culture
- EMPL - Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion
- ENER - Energy
- ENV - Environment
- ESTAT - Eurostat
- FISMA – Financial Stability, Financial Services & Capital Markets Union
- SANTE - Health & Food Safety
- ECHO - Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection
- HR - Human Resources & Security
- DIGIT - Informatics
- GROW - Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship & SMEs
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- JRC - Joint Research Centre
- JUST - Justice & Consumers
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- REGIO - Regional & Urban Policy
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- SG – Secretariat-General - no procurement opportunities available
- FPI – Service for Foreign Policy Instruments
- TAXUD - Taxation & Customs Union
- TRADE - Trade
- DGT - Translation
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Private Sector & Trade
Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.
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Locations
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Infrastructure development in Palestine focuses on essential services such as electricity, water supply, transport networks, and healthcare facilities. Progress is heavily influenced by political instability, movement restrictions, and limited fiscal autonomy. Funding largely depends on international donors, humanitarian agencies, and development banks rather than domestic revenue. Long-term infrastructure planning is constrained by governance fragmentation, access limitations, and recurring conflict-related damage.
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