Emek Hefer Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (HIC) is in the center of the regional innovation ecosystem. The promotes and encourages organizational innovation among local companies and industry, foster technological entrepreneurship among the local residents, and address the challenges of the Regional Council, its organs and business partners, while leveraging the unique strengths of Emek Hefer, including the council, its partners and its residents. HIC is offering the Beta-Am Acceleration Program, A six-month training program accompanied by experienced entrepreneurs that includes workshops, lectures and events to create the perfect surrounding for the project, including support services. Shared workspaces for program participants and graduates to foster exchange and knowledge sharing between ventures.