HiCenter Ventures is a leading investment fund powering innovation
Startups supported by HiCenter Ventures
Years building technology ventures in Haifa
Raised by portfolio companies
HiCenter Ventures is an investment fund backing high-potential technology startups in Haifa. Founded by the Haifa Economic Corporation and the Haifa Municipality, the fund is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and accelerating ventures at various stages of development.
We invest in disruptive ventures across a wide range of sectors, with a core focus on BlueTech, DeepTech, and DefenseTech. We seek companies beyond proof of concept (POC) that feature strong interdisciplinary teams and initial funding.
Since 2020, the fund has invested in over 100 technology startups, which have collectively raised more than NIS 1 billion within the HiCenter ecosystem.
- Blue Tech
- Deep Tech
- Defense Tech
Through a tailored value-creation platform, HiCenter Ventures works closely with portfolio companies to drive sustainable growth. We provide hands-on expertise in strategic investment, business development, and international market entry, alongside exclusive access to advanced infrastructure.
- Capital: Up to NIS 400,000 per company, including:
- NIS 300,000 in equity phantom units
- An additional NIS 100,000 non-dilutive grant.
- Onboarding Support: Specialized investor readiness guidance and immediate integration into our local and global partner networks.
If you are building a deep-technology company with global ambition,
we invite you to submit your startup for investment consideration here:
ecosystem in Haifa
Today, HiCenter Ventures plays a central role in driving technological entrepreneurship across Haifa and Northern Israel, we are dedicated to providing the essential infrastructure required for company growth:
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HiCenter Investment Arm. Provides curated venture investment opportunities across sectors, while enabling investors to participate in co-investments alongside its HiCenter Ventures fund and strategic investment partners, in order to allow companies access to strategic capital, valuable industry connections, and long-term growth opportunities.
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High-Performance AI & HPC Infrastructure. We deliver advanced, scalable HPC and AI solutions for industrial, insurance, and academic applications. Working closely with R&D teams, we enable fast, accurate, and cost-efficient execution of complex simulations, supported by deep scientific computing expertise across all stages of development.
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The Israeli National Center for the Blue Economy, advancing maritime innovation through investment in BlueTech startups, global industry connections, investor access, and hands-on business support. We connect entrepreneurs, academia, industry, and government to accelerate the development and deployment of impactful and sustainable marine technologies.
A strong urban ecosystem is built on three pillars: innovation, capital, and the infrastructure that connects them – that’s exactly the role HiCenter plays.
Our Partners
Our Team
Sharon Erlichman
CTO & Head of Business Development
Sharon is the CTO and Head of Business Development at the Israeli National Center of Blue Economy and also serves as the Research Coordinator at MPS. Sharon brings over 20 years of experience in marine technologies, innovation, and international program management.
Iris Tzur
Marketing & International Relations Manager
Iris is the Director of External Relations and Marketing at the Israeli National Center of Blue Economy. She is a Google graduate with over 20 years of international experience in marketing and communications across the technology, sustainability, and government sectors.
Ilana Yarosh
Bookkeeper
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