Planned for Fall 2025, this impact sprint will help soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces transition to jobs in the deep-tech industry by providing them with the business skills, mentorship opportunities, and professional connections they need to jump-start their careers.

After the October 7 terror attack, agriculture operations at Kibbutz Holit came to a standstill. By challenging early-stage founders from Israel’s agro-tech ecosystem to apply their technology to the kibbutz’s needs, this impact sprint paved the way for meaningful collaboration between the startups and the Holit community.

Entrepreneurs from the Israeli Orthodox community face unique challenges integrating into global business environments. This celebrated partnership with the Orthodox entrepreneurship program Dos Ventures provided participants with professional training and mentorship to support them on their journey.

Intel Ignite has transformed the deep tech startup ecosystem on a global scale since it launched just five years ago. This reflection details the successes along the way on Intel Ignite’s journey, the lasting impact it has had, and the gratitude for every individual who has helped shape the program.

In today’s high stakes startup industry, founders must take a pragmatic approach to truly understand the market opportunity for their startup, before going all in on it. This article will discuss several frameworks that gain deeper insights into the issues that customer segments are facing, outlining whether there is a market to serve and where there is opportunity for innovation – offering founders greater chances at success.

Founders face a plethora of challenges – growing their startup, hiring the right team, developing a go-to-market strategy, pitching investors and finding the best product-market-fit for their company, and often, going it alone is not the answer. That’s where an advisory board can help, even if it means giving up some of your equity. But, advisory boards are not one-size-fits-all. Instead, there are different types of boards for different needs, and sometimes, even different company stages. It’s a relationship that can be fruitful and help you unlock your goals.

Deep tech is transforming industries and solving global challenges. Explore emerging trends, key insights, and Intel Ignite’s role in driving innovation in the UK in the 2024 State of UK Deep Tech report by Intel Ignite and Beauhurst.

The future of AI is set to be decentralized – at the Edge, off-screen and in the physical world, so how can founders make their startup is poised for success before this next wave of AI hits? We spoke with a group of VCs who offered direct, actionable tips for founders to stay ahead of the game and unlock the next round of funding.

The startup industry has changed immensely from the early 2000’s dot-com bubble to today’s AI boom, from the rate of innovation to the investor landscape. However, it’s in these changes that founders of AI startups can build on the lessons from the past to achieve success in today’s fierce market.

Early-stage founders: did you ever wonder whether VCs mean it literally when they say that you are too early, outside of their investment scope, that they usually do larger tickets, wish they had the money to invest, and will cheer for you from the sidelines? Do you know what "key moat" means, what a "blue ocean" is and why liquidation preferences are important?

What do commitment, curiosity, communication, collaboration, and courage have in common? They are the five traits deep tech founders need to be successful in making the transition from academia to entrepreneurship. Check out real, actionable advice from founders who have made the move and are now sharing the experiences and lessons they learned along the way.

Sports and startups have more in common than you might think, especially when it comes to leadership strategies, creating team culture and navigating the tough moments and challenges that inevitably arise over the course of a game or the life of a startup.