Arieli Capital, Slovenia government launch second cohort of Slovenia-Israel Accelerator program

Arieli Capital and the Slovenia government have joined forces to launch the second cohort of the Slovenia-Israel Accelerator program. With this partnership, 8 Slovenian startups will visit the Israeli market and connect with Israeli investors, industry leaders, academics, and technology companies.

The first cycle of the program was launched in 2021 and included 9 Slovenian startups participating in hundreds of meetings and events with Israeli industry leaders as well as research and investment organizations. Thanks to the program, Israel and Slovenia strengthened their economic ties and advanced agriculture, business, and trade delegations.

Andreja Purkart Martinez, Ambassador of Slovenia in Israel: "Slovenia and Israel are both advanced countries with technological backgrounds and capabilities, as well as a shared vision for a better future. It is great to see the accelerator program grow and continue to promote the strategic cooperation between the Slovenian and Israeli innovation ecosystems."

The second program is spearheaded by the Slovenian Embassy in Israel, Slovene Enterprise Fund, SPIRIT Slovenia, and the European Union, and will include a long list of meetings and speakers from key organizations in the Israeli innovation industry including APM Law Firm, EIT, SNC, IIA, Startup Grind, Slovenia Israel Chamber of Commerce, Italy Israel Chamber of Commerce, CheckPoint, Amadeus, The Hebrew University, Frontier Agritech Innovation Center, Shaare Zedek Hospital's commercialization department and more.

During the program, each startup will have a customized work plan based on its technological and business needs aiming to help startups advance business partnerships, pilots, clinical trials, joint research, and connections with investors.

Or Haviv, Partner and Head of Innovation, Arieli Capital: "Europe's innovation industry is growing rapidly. The EU is investing heavily in research, academia, and technology, recognizing that an investment in innovation is an investment in the economic and social future of its communities. The Slovenia-Israel startup accelerator introduces a new deal flow of technology companies, business collaborations, and investments, and in return introduces new markets and growth opportunities for Slovenian startups. We are excited to launch the second cycle of the Slovenia-Israel startup accelerator and keep strengthening the social and economic ties between Slovenia and Israel."

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