Start-Up North (SUN) is an innovation growth engine that drives a vibrant innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Galilee. SUN is committed to growing the economy by a significant number of new ventures in turn creating employment opportunities in the Galilee region. Based in the northern periphery, this initiative will rely largely on the combined expertise, experience, and know-how of the local population while attracting new people to the region.
The SUN accelerator serves as a framework for entrepreneurs who have already established a team and an initial business model validation. The purpose of the accelerator is to provide an environment that enables further validation, including early customers, and getting early-stage funding when relevant.
Unlike some other accelerators, SUN is technology and industry agnostic. The initiative does not even have to be technology-based as long as it's innovative and will drive regional job opportunities in the fields of high-tech, commerce, or industry. SUN is not focused on micro ventures such as freelance businesses, bed & breakfast, and small home-based businesses.