Ignite DeepTech Venture Accelerator

We are revolutionizing Israel’s deep-tech sector by transforming brilliant founders into the next generation of best-performing leaders.

We lead founders through every stage of the startup journey.

Supporting over 300 startups per year, our programs help early-stage founders develop the skills, resilience, and corporate connections they need to build world-changing companies.

Ideation

Validation

MVP

Funding

Launch

Growth

Maturity/Exit

Pre-Seed Community | Impact Sprints |
Flagship Program | Future Leaders | Alumni Program

Catalyst for Success

We have a proven track record of helping founders enhance their valuation, optimize their fundraising strategies, and achieve significant strategic impact.

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Raised since 2019

Founder-First Approach

We prioritize long-term success by focusing on founders’ individual needs, developing their resilience, and supporting their mental health.

Deep-Tech Focused

We harness Israel’s world-class resources to drive disruptive innovation, create strategic advantages, and accelerate the deep-tech revolution.

Corporate Collaborations

We cultivate multinational partnerships that speed development cycles, refine product-market fit, and enhance real-world innovation.

Global Innovation Hub

We offer unparalleled access to local and international startup ecosystems including research facilities, corporate alliances, and investor networks.

Rigorous Selection Process

We empower brilliant founders to succeed by inviting only the most talented applicants to join our programs and fostering a culture of high performance.

Elite International Network

We invite founders to join our close-knit community that offers unrivaled opportunities for connection, collaboration, and mentorship.

Flagship Program

Everything Founders Need to Cross Over to Series A
We empower brilliant founders to succeed by inviting only the most talented applicants to join our programs and fostering a culture of high performance.

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Startups

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Weeks

Endless Opportunities

Participants are expected to meet one day per week onsite in our Tel Aviv office.

Application Criteria

• Minimum $1M in seed funding
• Strong founding team
• Significant intellectual property
• Large market opportunity

Multilayer Mentorship

Develop your leadership skills and cultivate resilience with mentors dedicated to opening doors and creating connections.

Go-to-Market Expertise

Find the ideal product-market fit and develop unique competitive advantages with corporate engagements.

Corporate Resources

Drive value with access to world-class leadership teams, technology, supply chain networks, and customer bases.

Resilience Building

Strengthen your ability to overcome challenges by developing a support network of experienced founders.

Co-Founder-as-a-Service

Augment your skills with the knowledge and experience of a dedicated team of serial entrepreneurs.

Equity Free

We take no equity stake in the companies we champion and charge no program fees.

Ignite Flagship Program Overview

Unlocking Excellence

Our Flagship program is divided into four sections, each focused on a critical aspect of professional development and startup growth. Led by experienced mentors and industry-leading experts, these sections empower founders to explore big ideas in a supportive environment.

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Develop Key
Leadership Skills

• Build grit and resilience
• Hone your strategic thinking
• Master essential business skills
• Learn how to build strong teams

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Find the Ideal
Market Fit

• Identify customer pain points
• Develop key differentiators
• Conduct competitor analysis
• Evaluate market feasibility

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Conquer
Tech Challenges

• Create your R&D strategy
• Prove the viability of your solution
• Build a working proof of concept
• Develop your product with enterprise testing

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Positioning Yourself
for Success

• Increase the value of your startup
• Define your go-to-market strategy
• Create a roadmap for scalability
• Develop an effective marketing plan
• Perfect your startup pitch

“The new Ignite DeepTech model expands our impact by connecting with more multinational companies in Israel, leveraging the country’s strong deep-tech talent pool, and diversifying local tech bets… this brings us closer to realizing our vision of a full support platform for Israel’s deep-tech industry.”

Alon Leibovich

Managing Director of Ignite DeepTech

Pre-Seed Community Program

Refine Your Vision, Fast Track Your Growth
Tailored specifically for pre-seed founders, this program will help you develop the practical skills, professional connections, and community support you need to start, scale, and manage a deep-tech company.

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Startups

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Months

High-Impact Collaborations

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Free Coworking Space

Get the flexibility you need to scale with free access to our communal workspace, private meeting rooms, and essential business amenities.

Community-Focused Approach

Develop your professional network and build valuable relationships with other early-stage founders through regular workshops and social events.

Unparalleled Opportunities

Maximize your experience with open office hours, 1:1 mentoring sessions, and monthly workshops with program leadership, venture capitalists, and industry experts.

Future Leaders

Helping Experienced and Aspiring Leaders Transition to Deep-Tech CEOs
This industry-led program organized in collaboration with the Israel Innovation Authority, Earth & Beyond Ventures, and Spire gives executives and senior managers the hands-on experience they need to advance to CEO positions in deep-tech companies.
Designed for working professionals, the Future Leaders program meets once a week for three months in Tel Aviv and Herzliya.

Master hard and soft
leadership skills

Learn fundraising and
business strategies

Understand Israel’s
deep-tech ecosystem

Connect with VC and
industry mentors

Visit pioneering
companies and
research labs

Access immediate
CEO job openings

Impact Sprints

Created to address pressing social needs, this immersive one-week program gives founders experience solving complex real-world challenges while providing them the essential skills and industry connections they need to grow their venture.

Paving the Way for Orthodox Entrepreneurs

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…

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Rebuilding Holit’s Ag-Based Economy

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…

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Helping Soldiers Transition to Deep-Tech Entrepreneurs

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…

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Alumni Program
Co-Creating the Future of Deep Tech

As founders ourselves, we know building a startup is never easy. That’s why we support our founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey. From joint venture opportunities to workshops on well-being and mental health, our alumni program gives founders opportunities to build lifelong friendships, develop their resilience, and become a part of a supportive, tight-knit community.

CEO Circle

These closed-door sessions with seasoned entrepreneurs help founders identify potential blind spots, reframe challenges, and build emotional resilience. Private and confidential, these meetings give founders the space to freely express themselves while helping them build the confidence they need to reach their full leadership potential.

Customer Advisory Board

We match founders with CIOs, CTOs, and industry leaders from a wide range of multinational organizations. Whether you’re looking for a business engagement or need expert technical advice, our advisory board members will help you accelerate your goals.

Proof of concept
Market research
Design partnerships
Joint ventures
Sales leads

Events

We regularly host events in our Tel Aviv office and at offsite venues. Popular and well attended, these events give alumni the opportunity to connect with other founders as well as network with our larger community. Events include speaker talks and workshops, alumni dinners, mentor/mentee matching events, and community meetups.

Brilliance Led

We are serial founders, domain experts, mentors, business leaders, and investors who are passionate about building the world’s most vibrate deep-tech ecosystem.

Ignite DeepTech Venture Accelerator

We lead founders through every stage of the startup journey.

Catalyst for Success

Flagship Program

Unlocking Excellence

Pre-Seed Community Program

Future Leaders

Impact Sprints

Paving the Way for Orthodox Entrepreneurs

Rebuilding Holit’s Ag-Based Economy

Helping Soldiers Transition to Deep-Tech Entrepreneurs

Alumni Program Co-Creating the Future of Deep Tech

Brilliance Led

Alumni Program
Co-Creating the Future of Deep Tech