Last updated 2026-07-26
- Raised grant, Jan 1970
Total raised
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Last: Undisclosed Round
Stage
Seed
Founded
2008
Headcount
6
HQ
Kiryat Arba, Israel
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
About
MicroSpark has developed an acoustic detector for explosives. The MicroSpark explosive trace detector does not rely on a database of known explosive substances, but instead uses acoustic technology capable of detecting any explosive material, regardless of its chemical makeup. MicroSpark conducts R&D according to the requirements and guidance of the homeland security sector of the Israeli government. MicroSpark received a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority in the Israeli Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Labor and operates in one of the Ministry's technology incubators.
Funding history · 1 round · — total
1970-01
Grant
Undisclosed
reconcile
Headcount over time
From 6 (2019-01) to 7 (2025-10) · +1 (+17%) · 6 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is MicroSpark's primary business?
- MicroSpark specializes in Explosive Trace Detection, having developed an acoustic detector for explosives that does not rely on a database of known substances.
- When was MicroSpark founded?
- MicroSpark was founded in June 2008.
- What is the current status of MicroSpark?
- MicroSpark is currently inactive, with its status changed in January 2017. The company was voluntarily liquidated on July 7, 2026.
- How many employees does MicroSpark have?
- MicroSpark has 1-10 employees.
- Which sector does MicroSpark primarily operate in?
- MicroSpark's primary sector is Aerospace, Defense & HLS.
- Has MicroSpark received any grants?
- MicroSpark received a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority in the Israeli Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Labor.
- Who is the Chairman & CEO of MicroSpark?
- Motti Biran is the Chairman & CEO of MicroSpark.
- Does MicroSpark hold any patents?
- Yes, MicroSpark holds 1 patent.
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Sub-sectors
Aerospace, Defense & HLSDefense & HLS SolutionsSecurity & Surveillance Integration
Technologies
SensingAcoustics
Target customers
Defense, Safety & SecuritySecurityHomeland Security
Business model
B2G
Highlights
1 Patents
Tags
explosives-detectionhomeland-securitynanotechnologysensorssecuritylaw-enforcementairports
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| linkedin.com/company/993013 |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2008-6 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 6 |
| Status reason | Non Active, Jan 2017 |