Who is
Startup Negev?
StartUp Negev serves as a dynamic accelerator for fostering technological entrepreneurship within the Bedouin community.
It offers a unique platform for both male and female entrepreneurs, helping them transform their ideas into fully functional prototype.
Throughout the accelerator journey, we stress the importance of honing the idea process across its diverse stages, while simultaneously equipping participants with crucial skills and tools for continued entrepreneurial development.
Furthermore, a distinctive aspect of StartUp Negev is its commitment to global expansion. The accelerator provides an opportunity for these startups to access international markets, thus bringing local innovation to a global stage.

About the Program
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the advanced accelerator program offered by StartUp Negev.
Our new program is specifically designed to bolster the growth of our esteemed alumni from the StartUp Negev, previous accelerator graduates, and other innovative startup companies operating in the southern region of Israel who are presently at their Series A seed funding stage.
This innovative accelerator aims to focus on crucial aspects of business development such as market entry strategies, commercial proof-of-concepts, and fundraising activities, leveraging our robust network of international connections.
The accelerator program spans a period of approximately 4-5 months, commencing at the end of July and concluding in mid-December 2023.
We encourage all eligible startups to seize this unique opportunity to expand their horizons and propel their businesses to new heights.
3
Cohorts
30
Partners
6
Stage A Round
Startups
45
Teams
$1M
More Than
$1 Million
in investment
Program Benefit
Working with top notch entrepreneurs and local & global experts
Engagement with Startup Negev global partners for collaborations
Over 80 hours of content sessions, workshops and events
Small group peer-to-peer mentorship and relationship-building opportunities
Access to our shared office space at our prime location in Beer Sheba
The opportunity to join international business trip to Boston or UAE at the end of the accelerator
Chance to continue the development of the startup in the SouthUp incubator
Moving from MVP towards real market feedback and thinking towards global scale
Program Timline
Participants and Initiatives Meetup and Networking
29.08
Strategic Partners
for POC
31.10
9.07 - 20.8
Locating Ventures and Entrepreneurs
15.10 - 18.10
Investors Meeting Dinner in Dubai
20.12
Graduation Evening
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Partners






Supporting Organizations

Adom


Mentors
Ventures Requirements
01.
Early-Stage (pre-seed and seed) Start-ups
02.
At least two co-founders.
03.
MVP product with readiness for pivot
04.
Well processed idea
05.
Accelerators alumni or similar trainings
06.
Ability to read and write good English