After getting a business licence just one month ago, one of Gaza's 2D animation software companies has already secured six contracts with international companies, including one in Canada.
This is a big deal for Mustafa Abu Ramar, 25, and his partner, who founded Cat Shadow: they live in the Gaza Strip, which since 2007 has been subject to travel and trade restrictions, making international business very difficult.
"I feel like I was in darkness. I could do the programming, I could do the animation - but this opportunity is very good for me," he told Channel 4 News.
Mr Ramar is among the 2,000 ICT (information and communications technology) graduates in Gaza each year, part of a growing community of programmers and developers who see technology as a way to work across borders - and the blockade.
Mohmmed Ferwana, 22, another graduate, is using Microsoft Kinect motion sensor software to develop Teacher Assist, an educational product for teachers and pupils.
"ICT represents hope for us," he told Channel 4 News. "If you have your laptop and fairly good internet connection, you're good to go.
"Even if you can't sell [your software] in Gaza, you can sell online. That's why it's the new thing around here." more
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