STARTUP COMPETITION

Future of AI is where the next breakout startups get discovered.

Our startup competition allows exceptional founders to pitch in front of investors, industry leaders and global companies, and turn visibility into real opportunities.

 

Finals will be held live at Future of AI 2026

Aug 1

Applications Open

Sep 20

Applications Deadline

Oct 14

Finalists Announced

Oct 21

Live Pitch Day + Winners Annonuced

WHO CAN APPLY

STARTUP ELIGIBILITY

  • Open to Israeli-founded AI startups or companies with significant R&D activity in Israel
 
  • Applicants must be represented by a founder, co-founder, or senior company executive.

PRODUCT & COMPANY STAGE

  • Companies from Pre-Seed to Series B are welcome to apply.
 
  • Applicants must have a working product, prototype, pilot, or demonstrable AI technology.

AI AT THE CORE

  • AI must be a core component of the company’s product, technology, or competitive advantage.
 
  • The company should demonstrate clear innovation, differentiation, and market potential.

WHY Apply

This is not just another pitch competition. It’s a high-leverage exposure opportunity.

Visibility That Matters

Pitch on stage in front of a curated audience of investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders.

Direct Access to Decision-Makers

Meet investors, industry leaders and global companies looking for partnerships & investments.

Credibility Boost

Being selected positions your startup alongside top innovators and alumni backed by leading firms.

Competition Prizes

More than a pitch. Win the resources, exposure and connections that can help move your startup forward.

1st Place

Grand Prize Winner

  • Cloud and technology credits to accelerate your startup
  • Curated one-on-one meetings with leading investors
  • Private corporate innovation meeting with a leading global technology company
  • Exposure across Lynx media, community and event channels
Lynx
$10,000 Media & Event Package

Media exposure, event sponsorship and visibility across the Lynx ecosystem.

Prize terms apply.

Top 5

All Five Finalists

  • Pitch live at Future of AI 2026
  • Cloud and technology credits
  • Exposure across Lynx media and community channels
  • Exclusive meeting with leading investors
ElevenLabs
33 Million Credits

Build with one of the world's leading AI audio platforms.

Available to eligible finalists, subject to ElevenLabs eligibility criteria and final approval.

Additional prize partners and benefits will be announced soon.

Apply Now

2026 JUDGES

Meet the first judges. More to be announced soon.

Asaf Green

Asaf Green

Director of BD @ NTT Innovation Lab Israel
Itsik Mantin

Itsik Mantin

AI Security Research Lead @ Intuit
Ben Pelled

Ben Pelled

Founder & CEO @ Lynx
Ophir Shay

Ophir Shay

Co-Founder & President @ Next October | Associate @ TLV Partners

PAST FINALIST STARTUPS

Our finalists have gone on to raise capital, close partnerships, and scale globally.

PAST JUDGES & INVESTORS

We will soon announce the judges of this year’s competition.

For now, check out some past judges, and investors who have spoken at our events.

Shahar Abadi

Shahar Abadi

Senior Associate @ Skywell Capital Partners
Renana Ashkenazi

Renana Ashkenazi

General Partner @ Grove Ventures
Ronen Assia

Ronen Assia

Managing Partner @ Team8 Fintech
Liron Azrielant

Liron Azrielant

Founder & Managing Partner @ Meron Capital
David Blumberg

David Blumberg

Founder & Managing Partner @ Blumberg Capital

Amit Bohensky

Amit Bohensky

Founder & Chairman @ Zoomd (TSX)
Ainhoa Campo

Ainhoa Campo

Global Head of Open Innovation @ BBVA
Avi Eyal

Avi Eyal

Co-Founder & Managing Partner @ Entree Capital
David Feldman

David Feldman

Principal @ Flint Capital
Adam Fisher

Adam Fisher

Partner @ Bessemer Venture Partners

Omri Green

Omri Green

General Partner @ Grove Ventures
Maya Hawlasewicz

Maya Hawlasewicz

Principal @ Pitango
Noam Inbar

Noam Inbar

Partner @ Viola Fintech
Natalie Lorberboym Mano

Natalie Lorberboym Mano

GM @ PepsiCo Labs
Yonatan Mandelbaum

Yonatan Mandelbaum

Partner @ TLV Partners

Omer Nagar

Omer Nagar

Founder & Managing Partner @ The Garage
Maria Pennanen

Maria Pennanen

Co-founder & Investor @ Accelerator Frankfurt
Jonathan Saacks

Jonathan Saacks

Managing Partner @ F2 Capital
Hadar Siterman Norris

Hadar Siterman Norris

Partner @ Team8 Capital
Adi Stein

Adi Stein

Azure & Developers GTM, SouthEast Europe, Microsoft

Bruce Taragin

Bruce Taragin

Managing Director @ Blumberg Capital
Inbal Tirosh

Inbal Tirosh

Venture Partner @ Entrée Capital
Odelia Torteman

Odelia Torteman

Digital Transformation, FinTech Industry @ IFC, World Bank Group
Avi Zeevi

Avi Zeevi

Co-Founder & General Partner @ Viola Group
Amit Zilberstein

Amit Zilberstein

Partnerships & Investments @ Visa



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