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Quantum hub and Leumi Partners launching $30 million Q Fund CTech
The Livnat and Unger families are establishing a $30 million fund named the Q Fund, which will invest in startups in the automotive, mobility, Industry 4.0, and logistics fields. The fund will operate alongside the Quantum program, connecting startups with potential customers. Leumi Partners will also be part of the fund.
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חממת האוטו-טק "hub Quantum" השיקה "מאיץ" חדש לסטארט אפים
Quantum Hub, in collaboration with Traffic-Light and Telecar Group, launched a startup program focused on automotive and smart transportation companies. The program aims to help technology companies develop a deep understanding of their product and create partnerships with leading companies in the field. Over 100 candidates applied, and 4 companies were selected for the MVP stage and beyond. The program will provide support for 13 weeks to build proof of concepts (POCs) in collaboration with commercial partners. The commercial partners will provide testing facilities and workshops across the country. The selected startups are Make My Day, Nemodata, Actasys, and EVCO.
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Car importers Ungar and Livnat families to invest in auto tech companies
Talcar Group, the Kia importer, has joined Quantum, an ingenuity center operated by the Taavura-Livnat group. Quantum assists technology start-ups in the auto tech, mobility, energy, and industry 4.0 fields. Talcar and Quantum plan to set up a private car test field with overseas manufacturers, test vehicles, and facilities for the development and testing of new products and technologies. They are also considering the creation of an investment fund. Talcar joins other car importers that have their own incubators and auto-tech innovation centers.
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Quantum SPARK completes first cohort with five graduating startups
Quantum SPARK, a POC program launched by Quantum Hub, celebrated the end of its three-month partnership program with a graduation event. Five startups displayed their POCs alongside their corporate partners, including Hyundai Motor Company, VDL Group, and Tadiran Group. The program aims to help startups target and market their companies to potential partners, mentors, and investors. The event featured a keynote session from pilot and investor Aviv Tzidon. Quantum SPARKs first cohort of startups showcased their achievements after 12 weeks in the program. Applications for the second cohort will open in April 2021.
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קבוצת תעבורה-לבנת מקימה מרכז חדשנות לקידום חברות סטארט-אפ
קבוצת תעבורה-לבנת, in collaboration with Hyundai, VDL, and Tadiran, has launched a new innovation center to promote start-ups in the automotive, mobility, industry 4.0, energy, and logistics sectors. The Quantum Hub initiative aims to provide tools for growth and connection between selected start-ups and established industry companies. The center will focus on technological scouting, commercial processes, POC processes, and long-term strategic partnerships. The first program, Quantum SPARK, will support selected start-ups for 12 weeks with mentoring, access to potential partners and investors, workspace, and a $50,000 investment for POC funding. The deadline for applications is July 15th.
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Major Israeli and international tech groups launch new innovation center
A group of Israeli and multinational companies, including Hyundai Group, Tadiran, Taavura-Livnat groups, and VDL Group, have established Quantum Hub, an innovation center in Tel Aviv. The hub aims to promote partnerships and growth in the fields of automotive and mobility, industry 4.0, energy, and logistics. It will provide tools for nurturing commercial relationships between startups and established tech industry companies. The first program launched by Quantum Hub is Quantum SPARK, a 12-week program for selected startups, offering mentorship, access to target markets and potential partners, and a $50K investment for proof of concept design. The backing companies have interests aligned with the hubs focus areas.
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New multinational hub seeks to foster smart-car, logistics Israeli startups
Hyundai, along with VDL Group, Tadiran, and Taavura-Livnat, has established a new technology hub called Quantum Hub in Herzliya, Israel. The hub aims to support the growth of startups in the automotive, mobility, smart industry, energy, and logistics sectors. It will connect startups with the companies associated with the hubs founders and provide opportunities for commercial partnerships and technology piloting. The hubs first program, Quantum SPARK, is a 12-week program for selected startups, offering mentorship and expertise from industry leaders. The deadline to apply for the program is July 15.
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