The Story of 50:50 Startups—A Tech Accelerator for Israeli and Palestinian Entrepreneurs

Join us onsite on Monday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. for 50:50 Startups is a groundbreaking nonprofit accelerator that brings together Israeli Jews, Israeli Arabs, and Palestinians to co-develop startups. Since its founding in 2019, it has launched seven cohorts, fostering collaboration and innovation across deep divides. Through a structured, hands-on journey, participants gain entrepreneurial skills, mentorship, and access to investors.

The journey begins with a pre-accelerator program, developed in partnership with Hebrew University, ASPIR INNOVATE, and Northeastern University in Boston. This phase lays the groundwork for successful entrepreneurship by equipping participants with essential skills, expert guidance, and opportunities to refine their business ideas.

Each May, the experience intensifies with an accelerator bootcamp in Cyprus, co-hosted with Social Tec Lab. Here, participants engage in immersive training, gain valuable mentorship, and work collaboratively to develop their ventures. The program culminates in an investor roadshow, where around 15 entrepreneurs from both sides present their startups to potential investors, turning innovative ideas into impactful businesses.

By fostering entrepreneurship across divides, 50:50 Startups proves that innovation can be a powerful force for connection and change.

Register to join us. Contact cajl@tisrael.org with questions.