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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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