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Quantum SPARK.

Post-seed runway program towards POC

Our flagship 12-week program is an individually tailored journey for early-stage startups who wish to leap forward with their technology and product. The program is targeted towards a POC or beta-site process and builds a practical network of business ties with the help of businesses and executives of your target markets. The program is equity free.

Advanced Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

Industrial IoT
Smart Factory
Autonomous Robotics
Cognitive Computing & AI
Cloud, Big-Data & Algorithms
Data Visualization
Factory Monitorization
Smart Sensors
OT Cyber Security
Factory AR & VR

Energy Efficiency & Renewables

Alternative & Renewable
Battery/Fuel Solutions
Public & Commercial EV
Energy Storage
Smart Transmission
Big Data Distribution
Energy Efficiency

Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization

Integrated Logistics
Optimized Routing & Trucking
Warehouse Automation
Logistics Big-Data
Smart Fleet Management
Cargo Management
Shared Shipping
Smart Supply Chain
Last-Mile Delivery

Automotive & Transportation of the Future

Routing Optimization
Driver Safety and well-being
Reduced Fuel Consumption
Maintenance/Repairs
Automatic Vehicle Inspection
Unmanned-Aerial-Vehicle
Safety & Insurance
Shared Mobility
Connected Vehicle (V2X)
Smart Public Transportation
Driver Centric Solutions

Air Purification & Air Quality

Air Treatment and Quality
Odour Control
Indoor Air Quality
Virus and Bacteria Disinfection
Filtration and Purification
Air Conditioning
Cleantech
Environmental Monitoring

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Work closely with your target clients

At Quantum SPARK, you will have significant exposure and hands-on experience with your target industry. Like other programs, SPARK also includes meetups, mentorship processes, and workshops, but our unique value lies in our ability to connect you with your target industry. From a designated champion who holds a senior position in one of the corporate companies to field tours and even a unique experience of working for two weeks with a hosting company - this program strives towards your product’s industry fit and success.

HAVING THE INDUSTRY’S CHAMPIONS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Our Innovation Champions are a group of exceptional executives from various industries and companies. At the beginning of the program, you will be matched with a champion who will guide you through the introduction requirements and development of the POC process. Additional experts will join throughout the program to assist you with technology architecture, go-to-market strategy, product development, storytelling and more.

Henri Koolen

Senior Vice President, VDL groep

Boaz Tzafrir

CEO, Maman Group

Doron Lior

Managing Director, UTI

Limor Or

CIO, Egged Taavura

Ofir Cohen

CEO, Shmerling / Venta

Keren Fanan

CRO, Gett

Yaron Flint

Director, Israeli Operations, Co-Pace (Continental Innovation)

Dr. Carsten Weiss

Vice President, Head of IVI Lab Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd

Shay Guttman

Head of Innovation, UPS Israel

Gregory Baratoff

Vice President | Autonomous Vehicles System Development Center (AV), Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd

Guustaaf Savenije

Executive Vice President, VDL Groep

Eran Levy

General Manager, Enel Innovation Hub, Enel

Dror Dotan

Head of Innovation, Taavura-Livnat Group

Aliza Tamir

CMO, OptimalPlus

Koby Simana

Venture Investment Manager, Hyundai Cradle

Menno Kleingeld

MD Digitalisation & IT at VDL Groep

Omri Green

Partner, Grove Ventures

Lisa Cohen

Investment Director, Innogy innovation hub

Shlomit Hacohen

CMO, Arbe Robotics

David Almagor

Serial Entrepreneur

Orlie Dahan

Executive Director, Ecomotion

Alon Atsmon

Chairman, Cognata / Guardian

Dana Koren

Director of Sales & Commercial Management, Bombardier

Dr. Yael Parag

Vice Dean, School of Sustainability, IDC

Gili Lichtman

Startup Business Development Manager, AWS

Tammy Mahn

Managing Director, Verizon Ventures

David Feldstein

Startups Solutions Architect, AWS

Han Rabinovich

Growth Strategist & Storyteller

Adi Zamir

Innovation Expert

Jillian Goldberg

VP Marketing, GuardKnox Cyber Technologies

Oded Lavie

VP Innovation & Biz Dev, Publicis

Yael Elad

Operating Partner, Aleph VC

Amir Rosentuler

Co-Chairman, Quantum Hub

Ofer Affias

CTO & Co-founder, 3d Signals

Liav Ben Rubi

VP Operations, Quantum Hub

Yael Kochman

GM Programs, Quantum Hub

Gali Bloch Liran

Startups Mentor & Entrepreneurs Performance Coach

Eitan Naor

Managing Partner, IN Venture

Itay Rand

Partner, Ofek VC

Jameel Istaitih

Director of industry 4.0 & Engineering, Strauss Israel

Dr. Saul Reichman

Global Director, Innovation & Corporate Venturing, Maxion Wheels

Dganit Vered

Venture Partner, Entrée Capital & Chairperson of ViAqua

Aviv Castro

VP Business Development, Sony IoT

Lior Sion

Co-founder and CTO, Bringg

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Quantum SPARK
main benefits

Meeting Point

An innovation hub that brings together over 200 industry companies

Hosting Company

A close interaction & exploration with a company from your target industry

POC Opportunity & Budget

We will guide your way towards a joint POC with a target client and support you every step of the way

Individually Tailored Program

Each startup will have a unique roadmap tailored to fit your needs and situation

Your Designated Support Squad

A designated industry champion and a personal mentor from the industry will support your progress, backed by a team of senior domain experts

Graduation Event

A mutual event of the industry and startups, showcasing needs and solutions

Program Partners

Program Timeline

April 4- June 30

Program Running

Feb 1- March 10

Screening Interviews

July

Graduation Day

Dec 13- Jan 15

Accepting Applications

December

febuary

april

july

FAQs

Is the program for equity?

No, we have right to invest in your next round of funding at a 20% discount to the terms set by your lead investor.

How many startups are participating in the program?

We will accept 7-8 startups for the 2021 cohort. We are expecting a minimum of 100 applications.

What is the difference between Champion, mentor and Expert?

Each startup will get a support squad to help them navigate the journey towards POC.
The champions are leading C level from the hosting companies that you would be the matched with, and accompany them throughout the program.
The Mentors are executives and entrepreneurs from the ecosystem that are experienced in the same industry as your startup.
The experts will assist you with hands-on workshops, technology architecture, go-to-market strategy, product development, storytelling and more.

What are the selection criterias?

We are looking for innovating and promising companies in our industries.
Early stage startups with a working product- at least in MVP or beta stage, dedicated team that is working full time in the company. Companies in different funding stages are welcome to apply, but the program aligns best with post-seed startups.

What is the commitment required from a startup?

In order to maximize the success of the program, accepted startups need to commit their best efforts to work with the program's team and partners and to participate in all relevant sessions as will be determined in the beginning of the program with each and every startup.

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Graduating Startups

Quantum SPARK's first cohort completed with great success. These are our 5 graduating startups

SafeMode- Driver-engagement and rewarding platform for fleets

AutoTrust- Maximizing Safe Assisted Driving

ThermoTerra - Harnessing Energy from Humidity Fluctuation to cool or heat buildings

IntellAct- Turnaround solution for ground-handling services

Siraj- Intelligent connectivity for seamless IoT adoption

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