About the Competition
MerageNext 2025
The Innovation Competition for Israel's Renewal
This year, in response to Israel's current challenges, the competition is open to all entrepreneurs. We are calling for bold, scalable solutions that support the renewal and rebuilding of Israel - housing and resilience to Lifesciences & health, advanced manufacturing, Defense & Cyber, Agro-FoodTech, Desert & Climate, FinTech, SmartMobility Education.
We are looking for ventures that will help shape the next chapter of Israel's growth and resilience.
Our unique program is intended to encourage and support those entrepreneurs to develop unique ventures/technologies into a promising successful business.
Each of the finalists will receive personalized coaching to prepare them for the actual pitching competition as well as:
Access to knowledge sessions, networking events, mentoring and media exposure.
Prizes
10 Winning Teams
Each of the 10 selected winners will receive:
(a) 🏆 $10,000 Prize - To be used toward the initial financing of the project according to the submitted business plan.
(b) 🎓 Acceptance into the Merage Institute Innovation Bridge Program (California).
(c) 🎓 All program-related expenses in California will be covered (flights excluded).
This prestigious opportunity provides access to top-tier mentorship, business exposure, and an international network of investors and experts.
Partners
