The Coller Startup Competition started back in 2017, for teams formed by Tel Aviv University students or alumni. The goal of the competition is to encourage TAU students and alumni to engage in entrepreneurial venturing and launch great startups.
Why should you apply?
So far, winners of previous competitions have gained recognition, support, and more than $150 millions of dollars in follow up investments. But regardless of winning the competition, this is your chance to get noticed, have your venture reviewed by top-experts, and more.
The competition has a few seperate tracks:
Deep Tech track
Open for teams with at least one co-founder who is a graduate or current student of Tel Aviv University. The winning team will win a $100,000 investment by F Capital.
Online Tech track
Open for teams with at least one co-founder who is a graduate or current student of Tel Aviv University. The winning team will win a $100,000 investment by PALSAR VC.
Foodtech track
Open to all. The winning team will win a $100,000 investment by CPT Capital.
Climate track (NEW!!!)
Open to all. The winning team will win a $100,000 investment by Zora Ventures.
Fresh Research Channel (NEW!)
Open to FoodTech researchers. The winners will undergo Fresh Start's investment committee approval and the IIA's investment committee approval to receive the grant.
VALUE PROPOSITION
Winning the competition is a big deal and a great indicator for future growth. Nevertheless, we offer a bundle of values
SIGNAL
Our finalists raise
followup funding
NETWORK
Highly professional mentors and judges
$100K INVESTMENT
Win $100K investment in each track (SAFE)
EVENTS
Join lots of free
events and workshops
IMPROVEMENT
Get valuable feedback on your business idea