Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Island Haven — membership requirements, programs, services, and what makes us different.
The essentials
The six questions we hear most — answered honestly, no gloss.
Yes — completely free. No fees, and no equity in your work. Island Haven is an incubator backed by NasToNas, and we unlock global tools & credits for you (Replit, AWS Activate, Google for Startups, Payoneer, Freelancer). Our mission is to reconnect Gazan talent to the digital economy, not to profit from it.
Any digital talent in Gaza — developers, designers, freelancers, university students and early-stage founders. We believe talent isn't bound by geography; what matters is your seriousness and readiness to work, not your degree or past résumé.
An equipped workspace with reliable internet and power, cloud credits and tools, international payment solutions, continuous training and structured incubation tracks, 1:1 expert mentorship, and a real network of opportunities and partners that reaches beyond borders.
A cohort is a group of members who move together through a structured incubation track over a set period. The track culminates in a Demo Day, where you present your work to a network of mentors, partners and supporters — your gateway to work, training and investment.
Our space is in the heart of Gaza, set up for focused work with stable seats, internet and power. You reserve a seat through the booking page, and you can always reach us on WhatsApp to check available hours and arrange your visit.
It's simple and free: fill in the join form on the Apply page and our team will reach out. Prefer to talk first? Book a call or message us directly on WhatsApp — a space wide enough for your dreams.
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