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.
Michael Rubinstein
Founder & CEO Helpers NGO
“Thanks to 8200 Impact, from being a rabbi I became a better entrepreneur. The program, mentors and personal accompaniment created all the conditions for me to grow on a personal level and at the company level, to be able to quickly and effectively find the right path to the next level. Not just dreaming but building the dream and seeing results. Highly recommended to any entrepreneur who dreams of changing the world, 8200 Impact will help you realize it.“
Tomer Levy
Founder & CEO at Sign Now
“Thank you 8200 impact! For the global network, personal mentoring, excellent lectures, and ,ore than all - to the great leading team and inspiring entrepreneurs.“
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.“
A new cooperation led to the establishment of a new track in one of the most talked about fields in the impact world – ClimateTech.
The five-month program will host physical workshops, events, and meetups with entrepreneurs.
8200 Impact as one of the leading accelerators in Israel which entrepreneurs can benefit from joining - and how to choose one.
Sigalit Mutzafi, RadGreen - Creating a safer and healthier work environment
“Raising money is probably more challenging. There is a need to prove your ability and professional knowledge to gain trust within the first moments of conversation," she said.
The bracelet that allows people with disabilities to use a smartphone and a computer
The startup 6Degrees, founded by the couple Aryeh Katz and Miri Berger, has developed a wearable bracelet that automatically connects to any digital device such as a smartphone and computer, and allows people with hand disabilities to operate it.
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
