Coller Startup Competition 2026

About

A competition offering a total investment of $400,000 for winning ventures, along with valuable mentorship and networking opportunities for teams formed by Tel Aviv University students and alumni. Participants will receive feedback from industry professionals and have the chance to gain recognition that can lead to significant follow-up investments.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Total investment of $400,000 available for winning ventures
• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Participants receive valuable individual feedback on their ventures from professional mentors and judges
• 🌐Network Access
  Winners gain recognition and support, leading to hundreds of millions in follow-up investments
• 📈Business Support
  Opportunities to participate in events and workshops

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to teams formed by Tel Aviv University students or alumni
• Deep Tech track requires at least one co-founder who is a graduate or current student of Tel Aviv University
• Climate Tech track requires at least one co-founder who is a graduate or current student of Tel Aviv University
• Animal-Free Tech track is open to all ventures, not limited to Tel Aviv University community

Participation Commitments

• Participation in the competition is required
• Teams must submit their startup applications by the deadline
• Engagement with mentors and judges throughout the competition process

Target Sector

All sectors

Target Location

Global