About the Accelerator

TheHive Ashdod Accelerator is an initiative by the Small and Medium Business Agency in the Ministry of Economy and Industry, in collaboration with Ashdod Municipality. The accelerator is meant for early-stage Start-Ups and is operated by Gvahim, a non-profit organization, that supports and promotes new initiatives and technologies.
The accelerator is a six-month program during which the participating entrepreneurs acquire tools for developing their project, are given an open workspace, meet with lead mentors from the Israeli startup industry, receive personal and professional guidance from experienced advisors and Maof representatives, meet with investors, and participate in tailor-made workshops. The participants also enjoy networking with previous program alumni and with TheHive Ashdod and Gvahim's community of graduates.
The Accelerator is part of the Kivunim Center entrepreneurship complex that serves as a hub for young initiators that seek professionalRead More.... guidance and want to be part of a vibrant and active entrepreneurship community. Ashdod's municipality Industrial Development Division will continue to guide the entrepreneurs that finish the program and will encourage their integration in the local industry.
TheHive Ashdod has successfully completed eight cycles of accelerator with 140 participants. As of 2020, the graduates have raised more than $12M and employ more than 150 people. TheHive Ashdod team also manages the "Ashdod Entrepreneurs" Facebook group that arranges meetups, lectures, and different events in the entrepreneurship field and provides with valuable content.
The city of Ashdod is highly committed to the field of Smart Cities, leading several exciting and ambitious projects. Therefore, we strongly encourage entrepreneurs from the field of (but not limited to) Smart Cities, to apply for our program when registration opens Close