Iron Nation Startup Competition 2026

About

A startup competition offering a chance to win a $1.5M investment, designed for Israel-based or linked startups with proven products and a readiness to scale globally. Participants will gain visibility within Israel's tech ecosystem and access to a US launchpad tailored for their growth.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Investment
  Compete for a $1.5M investment
• 🌐Visibility
  Gain visibility with Israel's leading accelerators and tech ecosystem
• 🚀Fast Track
  A fast track to Iron Nation’s US launchpad, built specifically for scale-ready Israeli tech

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be Israel-based or strongly Israel-linked
• Must have a proven product with early commercial or deployment traction
• Must be ready to scale globally, with a clear path to significant US revenue

Participation Commitments

• Must submit Phase I Application from July 8 to August 15
• Must submit Phase II Video from August 16 to August 30
• Must attend Phase III Semi Final on September 6 with 1-hour in-person meetings

Target Region

Israel

Target Sector

DeepTech