Corporate programAI-firstEquity-freeby Intel

Intel Ignite

Intel's equity-free deep-tech accelerator for AI, compute and infrastructure startups in Tel Aviv, Munich, Austin and Boston.

Invests

$0 (equity-free)

Takes

Equity-free

Length

12 weeks

Where

Tel Aviv

The deal

No investment and no equity.

A 12-week, equity-free program for seed-to-Series-A deep-tech companies: Intel executives, AI/compute experts and a tailored curriculum, with intros to Intel's business units and customers.

Invests: $0 (equity-free)
Takes: Equity-free
Length: 12 weeks
Format: Hybrid
Based in: Tel Aviv, IL
Runs in: Tel Aviv, Munich, Austin, Boston
Stage: Seed to Series A
Focus: AI, semiconductors, compute, infrastructure
Cohorts: One cohort a year per site
Acceptance: ~10 companies per site
Perks: Intel engineers and BU intros

Notable alumni and portfolio

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Terms as published by the program; verified October 2026. Programs change their deal every year, the apply page is the source of truth.

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