​From Battlefield Needs to Breakthrough Ventures

​Bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and defense tech innovators, this high-level gathering focuses on the next generation of Israel's defense and cybersecurity technologies. The event moves beyond theoretical discussions to unite those who are actively building real solutions to real threats.

​Led by TCIL - The J6 & Cybersecurity Alumni and Entrepreneurs Association, fostering collaboration between veterans, founders, and investors to strengthen Israel’s defense innovation ecosystem. 

​Another key leader of the event is TLV Vali VC - an early-stage DefenseTech and Cybersecurity venture capital fund.

​Purpose 

​To bridge Israel’s thriving startup ecosystem with developers, defense institutions, investors, and field operators to accelerate innovation from concept to deployment. As part of the event, teams will develop DefenseTech and Cybersecurity solutions addressing real-world security challenges, with a focus on those faced by Kibbutz Re’im.

​ Why Attend

• ​Access Israel’s most active defense innovation network.

• ​Learn how to engage directly with operational units and defense R&D.

• ​Meet founders and investors building solutions with measurable security impact.

• ​Explore opportunities for pilot programs, integration, and investment. 

​Participants will explore how collaboration with TLV Vali VC, IDF, DDR&D (Mafat), Tel Aviv University, EBN Law firm, and others can turn prototypes into operational capabilities. 

​Who Should Attend

• ​DefenseTech and Cybersecurity Entrepreneurs developing frontier technologies.

• ​Government and Defense Leaders driving modernization and applied R&D.

• ​Investors and VCs seeking access to cutting-edge startups.

• ​Academic and Technical Experts working at the intersection of AI, defense, and resilience.

​Agenda

​16:00 - Networking 

​17:00 - Opening Remarks / Eliav Amiram, Major (Res.) 

​17:05 - Welcome / Lior Oren, Managing Partner, EBN 

​17:10 - TCIL - The J6 & Cybersecurity Alumni and Entrepreneurs Association: Vision and Future Growth Directions / Col. (Res.) Dedi Elimelech, TCIL Board Member 

​17:15 - Legal Building Blocks for Establishing a Startup / Adv. Amir Gruber, Lt. Col. (Res.), EBN 

​17:35 - The latest developments in Israel’s entrepreneurship and DefenseTech ecosystem and the activities of SNC. Yariv Becher, VP of Business Development & Partnerships, Startup Nation Central

​17:50 - How Defense Startups Solve Tomorrow’s Challenges Today / Evyatar Hajbi, DDR&D (MAFAT) 

​18:10 - Integrating Academia, Research, and Entrepreneurship to Advance Defense Innovation / Dr. Eyal Benjamin, Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University 

​18:30 - Networking & Start of Teams' Development Sessions for Solving Kibbutz Re’im Defense Challenges