Fueling Deep Tech Innovation

Intel Ignite Program Members
Created by founders for founders, Intel Ignite is turning the traditional venture capital model on its head by concentrating power within our own robust network of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry insiders.
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Benefits Overview

Global Network

Our ever-expanding community offers unrivaled opportunities for connection and collaboration.

Lifelong Support

Dedicated to collective advancement, we actively foster long-term engagement and collaboration.

Investor Access

As one of the most well-respected startup programs in the world, we offer a preferred path to top investors.

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THE POWER OF INTEL
Séverine Habert
"Focus on the technology before the vision"
Séverine Habert
Intel Ignite Mentor l AI Engineering Manager, Intel

Tipping the Scales

One of the ways we optimize companies for success is by leveraging Intel’s vast resources. From access to global markets and world-class engineering talent to enterprise testing opportunities, we offer what only Intel can provide.

C-Suite Access

Get unfiltered, top-level access to senior executives and technology leaders across the company.

Support Resources

Go further, faster with our technology, research and development, and manufacturing resources.

Customer Introductions

Meet internal and external customers who can provide invaluable feedback and support.

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Mentorship

Hands-On and All-In

Mentorship is the all-important linchpin at the heart of the Intel Ignite program. Carefully selected based on their expertise, our mentors dedicate significant time and energy to our program and often develop long-term relationships with the teams they advise.

Intel Insiders

Dedicated business and technical leaders who provide invaluable expertise and help open doors across the corporate ecosystem.

Industry Leaders

Seasoned professionals who help founders overcome challenges with their unique perspective and hard-won advice.

Serial Entrepreneurs

Tech pioneers with first-hand experience and the willingness to share their knowledge and connections with others.

Tzahi “Zack” Weisfeld
"Intel Ignite provides a preferred path to the best investors and all the knowledge and resources that come from being accepted into one of the most challenging accelerator programs in the world."
Tzahi “Zack” Weisfeld
VP & GM, Intel Ignite
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Portfolio Development
Intel Ignite program members

Building Momentum

Intel Ignite has helped accelerate the growth of some of the most disruptive startups in the deep tech industry. In the process, we have cultivated a diverse network of people who are passionate about helping our companies succeed. From joint ventures and design partnerships to venture capital, our portfolio development opportunities offer the connections, support, and resources you need to scale.

Customer Advisory Board

Develop mutually beneficial synergies with CIOs, CTOs, and industry leaders who are eager to collaborate with our portfolio companies.

Value-Added Services

Reduce the stress of building a company with pre-vetted vendors that have the knowledge and expertise you need to thrive.

Go-To-Market Support

Reach your goals faster with co-selling, co-marketing, and joint venture opportunities from Intel and other global companies.

Industry Leaders

Portrait of Ariel Finkelstein, an individual associated with Intel Ignite.
Ariel FinkelsteinFounder and Partner at TeamX

“The Sales Learning Curve is strategic, NOT tactical! Opening a new Go-To-Market requires innovation – founders should never trust anyone else to do it for them!”

Jacques Benkoski
Jacques Benkoski Partner, U.S. Venture Partners

“It’s on the startup to choose their entry market in a thoughtful way, not just extrapolate from a small dataset of prospects. Pick the customers you want and go get them.”

Manuel Bönisch
Manuel Bönisch Co-Founder & VP Strategic Initiatives at ProGlove

“The founding team is responsible for early stage sales. It should be their priority to bring the company from MVP to product-market fit, before handing it over to seasoned professionals for scaling.”