Bridges the gap between military experience and Hi-tech Industry.

Submit Application

Applications close in 05/03/2025:

  • An Innovation program BY

ABOUT INNOVET

Innovet is a specialized program designed for veterans and reservists to bridge the gap between military service and the high-tech industry.
The program offers hands-on training, mentorship, and business development tools. Participants gain the skills to create innovative solutions, develop MVPs, and connect with investors and industry leaders. Operated by Starburst, Innovet empowers its participants to drive innovation and achieve impactful careers in technology.

Submit Application

Program TIMELINE

Application and Selection

19/1/25

Application Deadline

05/3/2025

IDEATION PHASE / ≈50 PARTICIPANTS

18/3/2025

ACCELERATOR BOOTCAMP / ≈30 PARTICIPANTS

22/4/2025

DEMO DAY

16/7/2025

Accelerator Roadshow and BIZ DEV

16/7/2025 >>> 05/9/2025

END OF COHORT

05/9/2025

Submit Application

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Transform your military experience into a career in high-tech! Innovet equips veterans and reservists with entrepreneurial skills, cutting-edge innovation training, and mentorship to excel in their first startup creation.

Benefit Icon Benefit 1

Hands-On
Training

Hands-On Training

Gain practical experience through immersive, real-world training.
Benefit Icon Benefit 2

Expert
Mentorship

Expert Mentorship

Work closely with industry experts to guide your professional development.
Benefit Icon Benefit 3

BIZ DEV
Tools

Biz Dev Tools

Learn and utilize advanced business development tools.
Benefit Icon Benefit 4

Networking
Opportunities

Networking Opportunities

Build valuable connections with peers, mentors, and industry leaders.
Benefit Icon Benefit 5

Career
Advancement

Career Advancement

Enhance your career prospects and opportunities for growth.
Benefit Icon Benefit 6

Proven
Success
Rate

Proven Success Rate

Join a program with a track record of delivering impactful results.

APPLY NOW

Applications Close on 05/3/25

Submit Application

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Apply and Get Selected

Submit your application,  showcasing your background and aspirations. After a rigorous screening process, 
50 participants are chosen to join the program.

Ideation Phase (1 Month)

Participate in workshops to identify challenges, validate problems, and develop innovative concepts.
Collaborate with peers, form teams, and expand your network. 30 participants advance to the next stage,
while others gain a month full of valuable training, practical tools, and inspiration.
1 weekly meeting half day could be remote half day physical

Acceleration Phase (3 Months)

Develop your MVP through hands-on training, expert mentorship, and business development sessions.
Acquire essential skills in pitching, market analysis, and crafting business models.
1 weekly meeting half day could be remote half day physical

Demo Day Event

Present your project to investors, industry leaders, and potential partners. Gain valuable feedback
and explore opportunities for funding and collaboration.

Roadshow and Business Development


Engage with investors, corporations, and mentors. Secure partnerships, funding,
or impactful roles in the industry with continued program support.
1 hour support per week

Post-Program

Support
Maintain access to the network and receive ongoing guidance as you transition into your career
or further develop your venture.

Logo Transforming military experience into impactful innovations.

  • WHO IS IT FOR?

    Veterans and discharged soldiers:

    1. Individuals looking to learn and grow as entrepreneurs
    2. Teams with a startup idea

  • OUR MENTORS

    The program is supported by Starburst's mentor network,
    which includes over 500+ mentors worldwide

    Ilan Dray
    CXO / Chief Experience Officer

    Doron Avraham
    Partner at EY | Technology Specialist

    Michael Fleming

    Director, International Technology Center, Mediterranean at US Army

    Daphne Leshem

    Growth Coach

    Amit Svarzenberg

    CTO at Microsoft for Startups

    Eti Vidavsky

    Co-Founder at Global Ventures

    Eric Klein

    Co-Founder, COO, and CISO at Cloudonix

    Nir Klaiman

    Business Development Manager at EY 

    Hai Gur

    Business Development & Sales Executive

    Assaf Shechner

    Product & Business executive

    Dr. Ronen Nakash

    VP Business Development at BIRAD

     

  • OUR PARTNERS

  • OUR STEERING COMMITTEE

    Yuval Eyal

    CIO, Corporate investments at Israel Natural Gas Lines

    Eytan Eshel

    CTO, IAI

    Noemie Alliel

    Managing Director, Starburst Israel

    Alon Kantor

    Partner at 10D Ventures 

    Yonatan Mandelbaum

    Partner at TLV Partners 

    Anat Tsour Segal

    Venture Capitalist, Active Chairwoman, Senior Advisor

    Alex Shmulovich

    Principal, Viola Ventures

Submit Application

The program is operated by

Founded in 2012, Starburst is an innovation catalyst in the global Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry.
Combining three complementary activities—accelerators, consulting, and investment—they help stakeholders innovate, navigate and invest in the dynamic ecosystem.

With offices in Los Angeles, Paris, Munich, Singapore, Seoul, Tel Aviv, Madrid, and Washington, D.C.,
Starburst has built a robust community with 60+ corporate and government partners and a portfolio of 150+ startups while identifying all sources of innovation that will impact the aerospace value chain.

Starburst’s leading Flagship Accelerator program helps startups scale their business in aviation, space,
and defense with access to one of the largest groups of corporate representatives, government stakeholders, and private venture investors in the world.