8200 IMPACT
Formerly the 8200 Social Program
Accelerating ventures that tackle social or environmental challenges through advanced technology
Founded by 8200 alumni in 2013, 8200 IMPACT is the first acceleration program in Israel for impact-tech startups, that aim to solve significant social or environmental problems through advanced technology, for the benefit of society and economy both locally and globally . This program was launched in order to harness the human capital of 8200 alumni for the benefit of society.
8200 is the elite IDF Signal Intelligence and Cybersecurity unit.
The selected 10-12 startups receive a 5-month acceleration program filled with workshops and meetings with successful entrepreneurs, top-tier professionals and prominent investors.
Our Startup Showcase
The program concludes with our exceptional Startup Showcase event. Our entrepreneurs get the unique opportunity to pitch in front of hundreds of prominent investors.
Entrepreneurs do NOT need to be 8200 alumni in order to apply! In addition, as a non-profit program, we do NOT take equity nor claim ownership of our ventures' Intellectual Property.
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Entrepreneurs participating in the program are provided with free sessions supplied by entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors. These sessions are dedicated to the specific challenges, covering a wide range of fields such as: UX / UI, marketing, funding, legal issues of the start-up, Financials and Business advice, pitching skills, product and market fit etc.
Miri Berger
Co-Founder & CEO, 6Degrees
“Through this amazing program, we met entrepreneurs and mentors that are a driving force to our company's growth.“
Danny Weissberg
Founder & CEO, Voiceitt
“8200 Impact brought us amazing strategic value and we are still getting value on a daily basis.“
Or Retzkin
Co-Founder & CEO, EyeControl
“Thanks to the 8200 network, we received our first investment and were able to establish our company.“
Tomer Shor
Co-Founder & CEO, TuneFork
"8200 impact is not just an amazing accelerator, it is the one of best networks for social impact startups. We are using this network and connections almost every day, and it's one of the main reasons we've got to the stage we are at."
Max Simonovsky
Co-Founder & CEO, Soapy
"8200 Impact is probably the best door opening platform we have experienced, in Israel and globally."
Jon Rathauser
Co-Founder & CEO, Keheala
"8200 Impact has provided Keheala a tremendous network of expert mentors that continue to support and engage in our success long after the program. In fact, the resources and benefit have continued long after Demo Day."
Adi Zamir
CEO, Pink Of View
"The program ends after 5 months, but the affiliation and connection continues. I warmly recommend to anyone who has an initiative and wants to accelerate it to join 8200 Impact."
Sari Maril
Co-Founder, BrainTalk
“8200 Impact was truly a turning point for our company. We could not have come this far without the valuable knowledge and connections the program gave us.“
Our Manager of Value Creation and Community, Mirel Vansovski was interviewed by The Times of Israel magazine about our unique program
Israeli startup EyeKnow has decided to inject AI into cameras in kindergartens to detect and prevent in advance aggressive behavior and violence against children
During a special seminar held at the Innovation Center at Alin Hospital in Jerusalem, Bank Hapoalim announced the three start-up companies that it will support as part of the accessibility track in the 6th cycle of 8200 impact accelerator.
Eye Control's innovative device is included in the health basket
The wearable personal communication device gives a voice to locked-in patients, using audio feedback and eye gestures and allowing immediate and around-the-clock communication
6Degrees interviews to Jeusalem Post
From injury to inspiration and innovation; Ziv Shilon, Miri Berger and Aryeh Katz, tells the story behind the founding of 6Degrees
Clanz is the 1st place winner of the Glickman Prize
Clanz won the annual competition for technology projects that assist the elderly, presenting their AI solution for monitoring and preventing abuse and neglect.
