The Genesis of bold builders
A 3-month, no-equity launchpad for ambitious startups. Real progress, real support, real results.
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Why Genesis?
53% of Israel’s economy is powered by tech
but building something meaningful takes more than just a good idea. Genesis helps pre-seed and seed-stage founders move faster, stay focused, and turn ambition into real progress.
Which startups should apply?
Stage
Pre-seed or seed
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Potential
We accept ideation-stage teams if they show strong promise
Traction
Paying customers, pilots, grants, investment, or advanced product development
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Sectors
Open to all – deep tech, dual-use, fintech, AI, health, and more
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Mindset
You’re execution-driven, understand your problem space, and aim to build a global company
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Which startups should apply?
Traction
Paying customers, pilots, grants, investment, or advanced product development
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Stage
Pre-seed or seed
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Potential
We accept ideation-stage teams if they show strong promise
Sectors
Open to all – deep tech, dual-use, fintech, AI, health, and more
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Mindset
You’re execution-driven, understand your problem space, and aim to build a global company
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We’re not here to teach you what a startup is — we’re here to help you scale it.
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One Genesis
Five paths to build faster
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Straight from our startups
“They helped me to realize the really important things about the industry. We really met experts from so many fields that helped us with”
Maayan Sar Shalom
Deligate > Co-Founder
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Straight from our startups
“They helped me to realize the really important things about the industry. We really met experts from so many fields that helped us with”
Maayan Sar Shalom
Deligate > Co-Founder
From pitch practice to real investor meetings
We prepare you for the real deal
100
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active investors in Demo Day events
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Demo Day that brings it all together
10
hands-on sessions with real-time feedback
8
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10
startups raise within
6 months
50
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raised from mentors in the program
Genesis isn’t just about learning — it’s about doing. We help you refine your pitch, sharpen your narrative, and build the confidence and clarity to face real investors, partners, and customers.
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Our Partnerships
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Guidance from the people who’ve done it
Speakers & Mentors
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Daniel Krivelevich
Co-Founder & CTO @ Cider Security (acquired by PANW), Investor
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Daniel Krivelevich
Co-Founder & CTO @ Cider Security (acquired by PANW), Investor
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Daniel Krivelevich
Co-Founder & CTO @ Cider Security (acquired by PANW), Investor
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Daniel Krivelevich
Co-Founder & CTO @ Cider Security (acquired by PANW), Investor
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Daniel Krivelevich
Co-Founder & CTO @ Cider Security (acquired by PANW), Investor
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Daniel Krivelevich
Co-Founder & CTO @ Cider Security (acquired by PANW), Investor
Your partners from day one
Meet the team
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Dekel Yakobovich
CEO & Founder 40Under40, The Marker
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Dekel Yakobovich
CEO & Founder 40Under40, The Marker
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Dekel Yakobovich
CEO & Founder 40Under40, The Marker
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Dekel Yakobovich
CEO & Founder 40Under40, The Marker
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Dekel Yakobovich
CEO & Founder 40Under40, The Marker
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Dekel Yakobovich
CEO & Founder 40Under40, The Marker
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Dekel Yakobovich
CEO & Founder 40Under40, The Marker
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Dekel Yakobovich
CEO & Founder 40Under40, The Marker
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Got questions?
What is the program's schedule? What is the program's schedule?
May 11: Applications open!! June 11: Application deadline June 11–17: Review and selection of the top 40 startups June 24–26: 15-minute pitch round for shortlisted teams (online or in-person) June 27: Final decision — 10 startups selected July 6 (tentative): Kickoff day September 12: Program conclusion (10 weeks total) Week of September 15 or 22: Demo Day for investors Note: Dates subject to change.
What is the program's schedule? What is the program's schedule?
May 11: Applications open!! June 11: Application deadline June 11–17: Review and selection of the top 40 startups June 24–26: 15-minute pitch round for shortlisted teams (online or in-person) June 27: Final decision — 10 startups selected July 6 (tentative): Kickoff day September 12: Program conclusion (10 weeks total) Week of September 15 or 22: Demo Day for investors Note: Dates subject to change.
What is the program's schedule? What is the program's schedule?
May 11: Applications open!! June 11: Application deadline June 11–17: Review and selection of the top 40 startups June 24–26: 15-minute pitch round for shortlisted teams (online or in-person) June 27: Final decision — 10 startups selected July 6 (tentative): Kickoff day September 12: Program conclusion (10 weeks total) Week of September 15 or 22: Demo Day for investors Note: Dates subject to change.
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