Program Overview Cohort #2
Our comprehensive program is designed to bridge the gap between executive expertise and the unique challenges of CEO leadership in the DeepTech field.
Master the essentials of DeepTech leadership
Learn DeepTech fundraising strategies from top VCs
Access Israel's leading DeepTech ecosystem
Receive mentorship from VC & Industry leaders
Access immediate CEO opportunities in DeepTech
Visit pioneering DeepTech companies & research labs
Our Commitment to Your Success
We support our participants to either find CEO positions in DeepTech companies or connect with CTOs for new startups. Our industry mentors remain available to support your journey into DeepTech leadership.
Target Audience
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Experienced CEOs with or without DeepTech backgrounds, looking for their next company to lead.
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VPs and senior managers with DeepTech experience, aiming to step into CEO roles and lead at the executive level.
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Early-stage entrepreneurs seeking to build managerial and business skills for broader leadership positions.
Program
Our program combines the expertise of leading DeepTech VCs and CEOs to equip you with practical tools for every stage of a startup’s journey, from ideation to exit. Participants gain real-world insights from industry leaders, visit startups, venture capital funds, and tech transfer units, and benefit from curated networking events designed to connect you with the right partners in the DeepTech ecosystem.
Placement
We actively connect graduates with DeepTech startups seeking CEOs or help them partner with technical co-founders to launch new ventures. Through our extensive network, we facilitate introductions to potential partners, companies, and opportunities in the DeepTech ecosystem.
Mentorship
As part of the program, top-tier mentors from the DeepTech industry will support your entrepreneurial journey. Their ongoing guidance extends beyond the program's completion, helping you apply your learnings and make informed decisions as you build your career.
What Is DeepTech
DeepTech refers to breakthrough foundational technologies that establish significant barriers to entry for competitors and hold the potential to transform entire industries.
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RF TECHNOLOGIES
OPTICS & PHOTONICS
SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY
MATERIALS & CHEMISTRY
QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES
SEMI CONDUCTORS
ROBOTICS
First Cohort in Photos
Timeline
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Application Opens
19/3/24
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Selection
Deadline
1/5/25
Application Closes
3/4/24
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04
Program Starts
14/5/25
Program Cost
3,000 NIS - selected scholarships available
Duration
3 Months – one evening per week
Location
In-person – Tel Aviv
& Herzliya
Our Speakers
VP, Intel Israel
General Manager
Co-Founder & CEO, TIPA®
Co-Founder & CEO,
StoreDot
Managing Partner,
Deep Insight
General Partner,
Grove Ventures
Founder & VC
Coach
GM,
HP Indigo
President & Founder, Solutum
Partner, ArcTern Ventures
Chairperson, Israel Space Agency
Partner,
MoreVC
Co-Founder & CEO,
Gauzy
President & CEO, Evogene
Owner & CEO,
E.D.I Energy
Co-Founder & CEO, Helios
Agenda
Our curriculum addresses key CEO responsibilities through the unique lens of DeepTech leadership. Each topic combines fundamental startup principles with the specific challenges and opportunities of the DeepTech ecosystem.
DeepTech Landscape Overview
IP Strategy Fundamentals
Funding Sources &
Capital Raising 101
Marketing, Branding & Positioning
CEO's
Soft Skills
Leadership &
Team Building
Supply Chain and Production Scaling
Business Development & Go-to-Market Strategy
Industry Collaborations
FAQ's
About Us
DeepTech Leaders is a DeepTech CEO training program developed by leading industry experts in collaboration with the Israel Innovation Authority, bringing together decades of DeepTech entrepreneurship experience. Our curriculum combines a solid theoretical basis with practical insights from successful CEOs, CTOs, and investors who have built and scaled breakthrough technology companies, together with soft skills needed to thrive as a DeepTech CEO.
Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of DeepTech CEOs who will drive technological innovation and create meaningful impact in the global DeepTech landscape.
Earth & Beyond Ventures is an early stage Israeli VC fund focused on investing in DeepTech innovations from concept to creation.
Spire is a consulting firm for startup CEOs, assisting them from the early stages of creating their strategy, through finding PMF, up to later stages of growth.
Ignite is an award-winning startup accelerator program launched by Intel 5 years ago as Intel Ignite, to support early-stage DeepTech startups, with a mission to drive global innovation.
DeepTech Leaders is proud to be supported by the Israel Innovation Authority, whose mission is to strengthen the Israeli innovation ecosystem and promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and disruptive technologies through various support tools.