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HiVentures
HiVentures is a startup business program based in Haifa, Israel, that supports early-stage technology companies through tailored strategic support and investment. It has successfully launched six cohorts and assisted 70 startups in raising over 800 million NIS.
Overview
What HiVentures does
What HiVentures is
HiVentures is a startup business program based in Haifa, Israel, that supports early-stage technology companies through tailored strategic support and investment. It has successfully launched six cohorts and assisted 70 startups in raising over 800 million NIS.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Accelerator
- Founded
- Founded in 2008
- Approximate age
- About 18 years
- Structured capabilities
- Program host
- Last reviewed
- May 2, 2026
What Accelerator means
An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.
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Capability profile
HiVentures as a program host
Program thesis
HiCenter Ventures aims to promote entrepreneurs and technology startups at various stages of development, focusing on accelerating the entrepreneurial and technological ecosystem in Haifa.
Focus narrative
HiCenter Ventures invests in high-potential early-stage technology companies, particularly in the sectors of BlueTech, DeepTech, and DefenseTech. The fund targets post-proof of concept (POC) ventures with proven innovative technology and strong interdisciplinary teams.
Value and support
HiCenter Ventures offers tailored strategic support for technology startups, including business, marketing, and operational assistance. Selected companies commit to establishing their main operations in Haifa for five years.
Terms and economics
- Indicative investment
- $300,000
- Stipend
- $100,000
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Global · Asia
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable portfolio companies include KikFin, a versatile marine solution; Seacorp, which develops advanced maritime defense technologies; Azimut, utilizing AI for smart maritime sensors; Brainvivo, digitizing the human brain; BioStream, redefining brain health monitoring; Thermagix, converting industrial waste heat into energy; DisperseBio, providing sustainable antifouling coatings; and Thetis AI, optimizing maritime logistics using AI.
Common questions
What to know about HiVentures
Upseed classifies HiVentures under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes program host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 2, 2026
Known limits
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