INNOFENSE

Incubator Active Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Est. 2019
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
2
in our dataset
Rounds participated
2
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$50K
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
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About

INNOFENSE is an innovation center for dual-use technological projects in the civilian and security sectors. The center was created in a collaboration between the Israel Ministry of Defense, MAFAT (Administration for the Development of Weapons and Technological Infrastructure), and the IDF air and ground arms; and will be operated by iHLS and SOSA. The program is designed to strengthen the links between the civilian and defense markets via the collaborative development of technologies, thus advancing and improving their integration in both markets. iHLS will support the startups in business development, penetration to relevant markets, legal advice, and networking and investments. Each project will receive the sum of NIS 200,000 upon entrance to the program, in addition to support from the innovation center, Ministry of Defense, MAFAT and the IDF ground and air force arms.

Portfolio · 2

SharkSense
Fully autonomous drone and UAV Detection System
1 round Latest: 2024-09
Liquid360
Unified Security Picture for Decisive Action
1 round $50K committed Latest: 2023-09

Q&A

What is INNOFENSE's primary focus as an innovation center?
INNOFENSE is an innovation center for dual-use technological projects, operating in both civilian and security sectors.
Who are the key collaborators behind the creation of INNOFENSE?
INNOFENSE was created through a collaboration between the Israel Ministry of Defense, MAFAT (Administration for the Development of Weapons and Technological Infrastructure), and the IDF air and ground arms.
Which organizations operate the INNOFENSE program?
The INNOFENSE program is operated by iHLS and SOSA.
What kind of support does iHLS provide to startups within the INNOFENSE program?
iHLS supports startups with business development, market penetration, legal advice, networking, and investments.
What financial support do projects receive upon entering the INNOFENSE program?
Each project receives NIS 200,000 upon entrance to the program.
When was INNOFENSE founded?
INNOFENSE was founded in August 2019.
Who is a notable team member at INNOFENSE?
Erik Kerten serves as a Managing Partner at SOSA HLSTech within the INNOFENSE framework.
Where is INNOFENSE headquartered?
INNOFENSE is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
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