Organization · Incubator
LumiFlies
LumiFlies is a non-profit incubator focused on fostering hope and connection among Israelis, Palestinians, Arabs, and Jews. It supports transformative initiatives that bridge divides and promote understanding across various sectors.
Overview
What LumiFlies does
What LumiFlies is
LumiFlies is a non-profit incubator focused on fostering hope and connection among Israelis, Palestinians, Arabs, and Jews. It supports transformative initiatives that bridge divides and promote understanding across various sectors.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
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
- Incubator
- Founded
- Founded in 2024
- Approximate age
- About 2 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host · Community
- Last reviewed
- March 29, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Capability profile
LumiFlies as a funder
Investment thesis
LumiFlies aims to foster hope and connection among Israelis, Palestinians, Arabs, and Jews by incubating transformative initiatives that bridge divides and promote understanding.
Focus narrative
LumiFlies invests in and supports underseen Jewish-Arab initiatives across various sectors, including education, arts, and technology. The organization focuses on transformative ventures that promote collaboration and understanding between communities.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
- Regions
- Global
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 7
Portfolio context
LumiFlies has a cohort of notable initiatives, including: Architecture of Hope: A joint art exhibit involving German Muslims, Christians, and Israeli Bedouin and Jewish survivors. God's Gang: A multi-cultural animation initiative that brings together individuals of different faiths to collaborate on creative projects. Chance to Meet: A project that connects Israeli and Palestinian artists through virtual arts since 2017. Tag Meir - United Against Racism: An initiative that mobilizes volunteers from various faiths to combat hate crimes in the region. Unapologetic: A podcast offering fresh narratives from Palestinian Israelis about their vision for a better future. Medji Tours: A tour service that provides dual narratives in conflict zones. Interact: A program that explores multiple perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Capability profile
LumiFlies as a program host
Program thesis
LumiFlies is a non-profit organization founded to foster hope and connection among Israelis, Palestinians, Arabs, and Jews. The organization aims to incubate, amplify, and scale transformative initiatives that bridge divides and promote understanding.
Focus narrative
LumiFlies invests in and supports underseen Jewish-Arab initiatives across various sectors, including education, arts, and technology. The organization focuses on transformative ventures that promote collaboration and understanding between communities.
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
- Regions
- Global
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
LumiFlies has a cohort of notable initiatives, including: Architecture of Hope: A joint art exhibit involving German Muslims, Christians, and Israeli Bedouin and Jewish survivors. God's Gang: A multi-cultural animation initiative that brings together individuals of different faiths to collaborate on creative projects. Chance to Meet: A project that connects Israeli and Palestinian artists through virtual arts since 2017. Tag Meir - United Against Racism: An initiative that mobilizes volunteers from various faiths to combat hate crimes in the region. Unapologetic: A podcast offering fresh narratives from Palestinian Israelis about their vision for a better future. Medji Tours: A tour service that provides dual narratives in conflict zones. Interact: A program that explores multiple perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Capability profile
LumiFlies as a community
Community overview
LumiFlies is a non-profit organization founded to foster hope and connection among Israelis, Palestinians, Arabs, and Jews. The organization aims to incubate, amplify, and scale transformative initiatives that bridge divides and promote understanding.
Community focus
LumiFlies invests in and supports underseen Jewish-Arab initiatives across various sectors, including education, arts, and technology. The organization focuses on transformative ventures that promote collaboration and understanding between communities.
Member value
Members benefit from access to a network of transformative initiatives, collaborative projects, and opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue and understanding across cultural divides.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Students · Operators
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- incubator and community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Global
Community activity
Notable members
Prof. David Hassan, Neurosurgeon at Duke University; Rina Naor, Tech and Social Impact Entrepreneur; Yoram Yaacovi, Software Professional & Social Activist; Reem Younis, Civil Engineer & Entrepreneur.
Common questions
What to know about LumiFlies
Upseed classifies LumiFlies under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, and community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 29, 2026
Known limits
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