iHLS Startup Accelerator

The first startup accelerator in the world in the security and homeland security field, focusing on dual-purpose technologies.

Incubator Active Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Est. 2016
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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iHLS Startup Accelerator is dedicated to advancing technological projects and empowering them through a development and maturation process to become successful companies. The program offers startups exposure at iHLS conferences, meetings with company representatives, investors, and delegations, and mentorship from industry experts. It focuses on innovative technologies in various security-related fields, especially dual-purpose technologies, including homeland security, big data, IoT, unmanned systems, robotics, cyber, and more. The accelerator removes barriers for startups to enter the defense industries, military, and police, providing market penetration and exposure to influential figures in the field. iHLS also operates the INNOFENSE innovation center in collaboration with the Israel Ministry of Defense for dual-use technological projects.

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What is the primary focus of iHLS Startup Accelerator?
iHLS Startup Accelerator focuses on startups with innovative technologies in various security-related fields, particularly dual-purpose technologies. This includes areas such as homeland security, big data, IoT, unmanned systems, robotics, and cyber.
Which types of technologies does iHLS Startup Accelerator prioritize?
iHLS Startup Accelerator prioritizes dual-purpose technologies across fields like deep learning, nanotechnology, electro-optics, civilian security, aerodynamics, video analytics, image processing, facial recognition, aerial defense, safe/smart cities, augmented and virtual reality, and training and simulation.
When was iHLS Startup Accelerator founded?
iHLS Startup Accelerator was founded in May 2016.
Who are the key personnel at iHLS Startup Accelerator?
The team includes Guy Keren as CEO and Tal Catran as Co-founder &.
Where is iHLS Startup Accelerator headquartered?
iHLS Startup Accelerator is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
What kind of support does iHLS Startup Accelerator offer to startups?
iHLS Startup Accelerator offers exposure at various conferences, meetings with company representatives, investors, and delegations, and mentorship from industry experts to advance and empower technological projects.
Which organizations sponsor iHLS Startup Accelerator?
iHLS Startup Accelerator is sponsored by IAI, Elbit Systems, Incubit (Elbit Systems Incubator), Raytheon, Verint, PwC, APM Law Firm, and Cyient.
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