Intel Ignite
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| Founded | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | Intel |
| General manager | Zack Weisfeld |
| Key people | Ranny Nachmias -Tel Aviv chapter Managing Director |
| Industry | High tech |
| URL | intelignite.com |
| Registration | Required |
| Launched | 2019 |
Intel Ignite is a global corporate startup program for early-stage startups launched in 2019 by Intel.[1][2] The program debuted in Tel Aviv and later expanded to include cities in the United States and Germany.[3][4]
Its global program is run by Zack Weisfeld, a former global head of Microsoft for Startups, and Ranny Nachmias is in charge of its Israeli chapter.[5][6]
History
[edit]In December 2020, the program completed three batches, and companies funded in the final round raised more than $5 million.
In the first quarter of 2021, the program expanded to Austin, Texas and Munich, Germany.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Startup accelerators forge ahead with new virtual programs". VentureBeat. 2020-04-01. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ Solomon, Shoshanna. "Intel to 'Ignite' key startup tech with accelerator program in Tel Aviv". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ Carlson, Kara. "Tech giant Intel bringing startup program to Austin". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ Schindlbeck, Corinne. "Intel Ignite: Intels Start-up-Programm kommt nach München". Elektroniknet (in German). Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ Solomon, Shoshanna. "Intel selects 10 startups for Israel accelerator program, names new director". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ Spiro, James (2020-10-20). "Intel Ignite appoints Ranny Nachmias as the new Managing Director of the Tel Aviv program". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ CTech (2020-09-15). "Intel expanding Ignite startup program on back of Israeli success". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2020-12-23.