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MassChallenge Israel

MassChallenge Israel (Seed)

Supports Israeli startups with no-equity acceleration, corporate engagement, and international venture exposure through MassChallenge Israel.

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MassChallenge Israel is the Jerusalem-based hub of MassChallenge, operating since 2016 and described as the largest and most diverse zero-equity accelerator in Israel. The program accepts 30 to 50 companies per annual cohort across all industries — it is not sector-restricted. Startups are accepted from any country, not only Israeli companies; historically over 57 percent of participating companie…

Supports early-stage startups across all industries through a zero-equity Jerusalem-based accelerator offering mentorship, corporate partnerships, office space, and an international business trip to Boston and New York.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.In-kind assistance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: masschallenge.org