Ignite DeepTech Accelerator Opens the Spring Cohort of its Acceleration Program

Ignite DeepTech is opening the spring cohort of its early stage acceleration program for startups in deep technology fields, in partnership with Intel and other strategic partners. Ten startups were selected for the three-month program, each driving significant change in diverse industries such as cybersecurity, AI applications and infrastructure, data and cloud infrastructure, biotechnology, drones and robotics, particle accelerators, quantum technologies, developer tools, road safety, and more.

Ignite DeepTech is  built on the success of the Intel Ignite accelerator program, which operated as part of Intel Corporation for the past five years in Israel, Europe, and the U.S. More than 200 startups participated in the program, raising billions of dollars and some being acquired for impressive amounts. The Ignite DeepTech program offers tailored, intensive support for each participating startup, focusing on product-market fit, preparation for advanced funding rounds, founder mental health, product development, business strategy, marketing, and customer management.

The ten startups were selected from 258 applicants by a judging panel of 145 evaluators – half from venture capital funds and the rest from tech corporations, program alumni, and the Israeli tech ecosystem. The selected startups  have already raised an average seed funding of $7.2 million.

The 10 selected startups are:

DataFlint – Copilot for big data that helps solve performance challenges.

Impala.ai – Hyper-scaled distributed compute for AI.

Troup AI – LLM inference platform, running swarms of models to enable unparalleled quality.

Twine Security – AI digital employees who can execute cybersecurity tasks from A to Z.

Jazz – Stealth mode cybersecurity startup.

DYM sense – Revolutionizing road safety with non-invasive alcohol detection technology that prevents drunk driving.

MNDL Bio – AI-powered solutions that optimize gene expression and significantly increase protein production yields for companies using recombinant DNA technologies.

Huskeys – Full-cycle AI mitigation platform for the web, transforming legacy web app protection solutions to stop dynamic modern attacks. It’s the future of Web App & API security.

SkyPulse Technologies – Fast, agile drone with high end capabilities, full flexibility for different missions, affordable & easy to operate. Made in Israel.

Particle Lab – Build and lead the global particle accelerator market with a new acceleration architecture.

Alon Leibovich, Managing Director of Ignite DeepTech, stated: “The new Ignite model presents opportunities – expanding our impact by connecting with more multinational companies in Israel, leveraging the country’s strong deep tech talent pool, and diversifying local tech bets. We expect the deep tech sector to experience explosive growth in the coming years, tackling real-world challenges like spacecraft, robotics, energy, and more. We’re excited to support the trailblazing startups selected for this program. Alongside our new programs for pre-seed startups and deep tech executive training, this brings us closer to realizing our vision of a full support platform for Israel’s deep tech industry.”

Tzahi Weisfeld, VP at Intel Global and Chairman of Ignite DeepTech, added: “After fourteen years of building the world’s best corporate accelerator, we are opening a new chapter – bold, ambitious, and national – in collaboration with the state and leading global corporations. This is not just another program; it is a national infrastructure for deep innovation. It’s an unprecedented opportunity for Israeli deep tech entrepreneurs and multinational companies operating in Israel to engage with the next generation of disruptors, create real value, and reshape culture. Ignite isn’t just playing the game – it’s redefining it.”

Credit: Ignite DeepTech