Startup Negev

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Startup Negev, a tech accelerator established by the non-profit Mata Advanced Technology Center, aims to support and nurture entrepreneurs from the Bedouin community in the Negev Desert. The accelerator recently completed its first cycle, recruiting young men and women with technological backgrounds from across the Negev. The participants were divided into teams and provided with mentors to work on their products. The first-place winners created a technological learning platform for young children with learning disabilities. Startup Negev aims to encourage the development of the high-tech industry in the Negev and hopes that its alumni will become role models in the Bedouin community.

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The StartUp Negev technological accelerator held a hackathon for 35 participants from the Negev Bedouin community. The participants worked on various tasks to develop their new start-up ventures. The hackathon was held in compliance with Ministry of Health guidelines, with participants moving between workstations. The notable ideas developed in the accelerator and hackathon included an app for individuals with learning disabilities, a solution for camel-related dangers for drivers, an app for locating accessible toilets, and a solution for preventing smartphone theft. The participants will present their finished products on Demo Day, with prizes awarded to the top three products. The StartUp Negev project aims to encourage technological leadership in the Bedouin and Jewish communities and is operated by Moona Space for Change in collaboration with various organizations.