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Israel's Shin Bet, Tel Aviv University Announce Third Accelerator Cohort
The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and TAU Ventures have announced the launch of the third cohort of their accelerator program, Xcelerator. The new cohort will host six startups in fields including speech recognition, real-time video analysis, and cybersecurity. The Shin Bet will grant $50,000 to participating startups without acquiring equity. Since its launch in July 2018, 15 startups have participated in the program. TAU Ventures is the venture arm of Tel Aviv University.
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Israel Security Agency, Tel Aviv University Venture Arm Announce First Accelerator Cohort
The Xcelerator, an early stage accelerator program established by the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) in partnership with Tel Aviv Universitys TAU Ventures, has announced its first cohort of startups. The program will focus on artificial intelligence, natural language processing, data science, and robotics. The seven chosen startups will receive a grant of NIS 50,000 from Shin Bet. The startups selected are CannyAI, AutoPlay AI, XTend, Clone, Talamoos, Cyabra Strategy Ltd., and Legal Automation. The program aims to redefine the agencys technological approach and connect to innovative ideas and solutions.
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7 startups join forces with Israeli spooks in bid to boost AI skills
Seven Israeli startups have been selected by the venture capital fund of Tel Aviv University and the Shin Bet domestic security agency to take part in a unique accelerator program that will foster early stage artificial intelligence projects in a bid to help the secretive agency tap into new skills.
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ISA and TAU Ventures launch startup accelerator
The Israel Security Authority (ISA) and TAU Ventures have announced the launching of a startup accelerator in Israel. The program, called The Xcelerator, will focus on early-stage entrepreneurs working in AI, primarily natural-language processing (NLP) technologies, robotics, and data science. The first group of startups will begin in June and will receive a $50,000 grant from the ISA. The startups will also benefit from office spaces, support from content and tech experts, and mentoring from professionals in the industry. The partnership between the ISA and TAU Ventures aims to foster technological breakthroughs and enhance Israels ability to meet any challenge.
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