Celebrating our first Defense cohort | Ignite DeepTech
We're excited to invite you to celebrate a special milestone with us: the conclusion of Ignite DeepTech's first Defense cohort!
Join us for an evening of networking and celebrations as we wrap up an incredible journey with our founders, partners, mentors and the wider Ignite community.
When: Thursday 3 December, 18:30 - 21:00 Where: 69 Even Gvirol Street, 12th Floor, Tel Aviv
Agenda
18:30 Doors open: drinks and networking
19:30 Welcome and introduction of our partners
19:45 Meet the cohort: six founders from our first Defense cohort introduce themselves and what they are building
20:00 Fireside chat: Shahar Cohen Head of Investment Team at Aurelius Capital, in conversation with Gabrielle Dunn, Associate Director at IQT, on IQT's background and investment thesis
21:00 Closing
IQT is the not-for-profit strategic investor for the U.S. national security community and America’s allies. It invests in deep tech companies globally, helping startups adapt their technologies for government, while also growing their commercial business. For more information visit www.iqt.org.
About our partners
Intel designs and manufactures computing technology, from processors to AI platforms, with a mission of improving the life of every person on the planet through technology.
Elbit Systems is a defense technology company delivering multi-domain solutions across air, land, sea, cyber and space. Its mission is to give customers the tools and technologies to face the future with confidence.
As the cohort's corporate partners, Intel and Elbit Systems contributed mentorship, technical advice, due diligence and hands-on support for the founders.
Synergy7 is a leading innovation hub based in Be’er Sheva, driving growth in DefenseTech, Robotics, Biotechnology, and Healthcare. Supported by the Israel Innovation Authority, we empower startups through advanced R&D infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and global business development opportunities.
Tel Aviv Tech is an initiative of the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, operated by Tel Aviv Global, that works to strengthen the city's tech ecosystem.
Aurelius Capital Aurelius Capital is an investment fund focused on defense and dual-use technologies.
Deloitte has worked with leaders around the world for over 180 years, from the Global 500 to private businesses, and operates in 150 countries and territories.
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We'd love to celebrate this milestone together and hope to see you there!
Ignite DeepTech Team